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Palestine, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26160

Wirt County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

960
6/sq mi
$48,992
Median income
$181,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Palestine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
99%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26160 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26160 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palestine, Wirt County, West Virginia, home to just 960 residents across 168.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26160 reports a modest median household income of $48,992 (15% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,291. Local economic indicators show a 23.0% poverty rate alongside 8.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $181,100 (31% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 98.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Wirt County, so you can benchmark 26160 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 26160, Palestine, 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

960

Population

168.4

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26160?

45.6

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
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?

$48,992

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$23,291

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26160 ranks nationally

Palestine, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,992 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 70.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

592

Total Housing Units

469

Occupied Units

123

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.7%
Renter 1.3%

$181,100

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 26160, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $767,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$767K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26160 vs 26143 →

ZIP 26160 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 26160 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26160 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 26160 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
26143 Elizabeth, WV 4,547 5.9 mi
25270 Reedy, WV 972 7.8 mi
25252 Le Roy, WV 1,071 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wirt County

26143 standard
Elizabeth, WV
Pop: 4,547
26138 standard
Brohard, WV
Pop: 127
26152 standard
Munday, WV
Pop: 56

Related Areas

Wirt County Palestine, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26160 in? ▼
ZIP code 26160 (Palestine) 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 26160? ▼
ZIP code 26160 in Palestine, WV has a population of 960 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26160? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26160 is $48,992, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26160? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26160 is $181,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26160? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26160 is White at 90.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26160? ▼
ZIP code 26160 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26160? ▼
In ZIP code 26160, 70.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26160? ▼
In ZIP code 26160, approximately 98.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26160? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26160 is 23.0% 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.