Elizabeth, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26143
Wirt County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,547
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,402
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabeth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26143 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26143 covers 375.8 square miles in Elizabeth, Wirt County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,547 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26143 reports a modest median household income of $55,402 (4% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,924. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,100 (31% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $573; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Wirt County, so 26143 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26143.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26143, Elizabeth, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,547
Population
375.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26143?
47.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,402
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$28,924
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26143 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Elizabeth, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,402 Top 50% higher than 50% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,844housing units
1,844
Total Housing Units
1,364
Occupied Units
480
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$573
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 26143, employing approximately 456 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,045,000.
49
Businesses
456
Employees
$17.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26143 vs 26160 →
ZIP 26143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26143
Elizabeth (26143)
4,547 residents
- 26180
Walker (26180)
2,284 residents
- 26160 960
Palestine (26160)
960 residents
- 26161 480
Petroleum (26161)
480 residents
- 26141 364
Creston (26141)
364 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26180
Walker (26180)
$70,625 median income
- 26143
Elizabeth (26143)
$55,402 median income
- 26160
Palestine (26160)
$48,992 median income
- 26141
Creston (26141)
$43,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26143 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26143, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,547 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26143 in?
ZIP code 26143 (Elizabeth) is located in Wirt County, West Virginia. Wirt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wirt-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26143?
ZIP code 26143 in Elizabeth, WV has a population of 4,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26143?
The median household income in ZIP 26143 is $55,402, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26143?
The median home value in ZIP 26143 is $95,100, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26143 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26143?
ZIP code 26143 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26143 are: Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (8), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26143?
In ZIP code 26143, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26143 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26143?
In ZIP code 26143, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26143 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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