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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
$55,402
Median income
$95,100
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,924. Local economic indicators show a 14.9% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $95,100 (31% below the state average), median rent at $573 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 26143 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Wirt County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 26143?

47.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$28,924

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26143 ranks nationally

Elizabeth, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,402 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,844

Total Housing Units

1,364

Occupied Units

480

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$95,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26160 Palestine, WV 960 5.9 mi
26180 Walker, WV 2,284 10.0 mi
26161 Petroleum, WV 480 10.2 mi
26141 Creston, WV 364 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wirt County

26160 standard
Palestine, WV
Pop: 960
26138 standard
Brohard, WV
Pop: 127
26152 standard
Munday, WV
Pop: 56

Related Areas

Wirt County Elizabeth, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.