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Washington, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26181

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

6,127
62/sq mi
$73,977
Median income
$197,700
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26181 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26181 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Wood County, West Virginia, home to 6,127 residents across 99.0 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26181 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,977 (28% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,237. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Housing costs here run $197,700 for a typical home value (43% above the state average), with rent averaging $890 a month; 89.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wood County, so you can benchmark 26181 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26181

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26181.

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 26181, Washington, 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

6,127

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26181?

49.8

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$73,977

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$40,237

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26181 ranks nationally

Washington, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,977 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,749

Total Housing Units

2,537

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$197,700

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$890

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 26181 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 130
2021 +6.5% 138
2022 +4.6% 144
2023 +30.1% 188
2024 -7.0% 174

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 26181, employing approximately 1,209 people with a combined annual payroll of $104,103,000.

56

Businesses

1,209

Employees

$104.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 9 16.1%
Manufacturing 7 12.5%
Retail trade 7 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.1%
Wholesale trade 3 5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26181 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 26181 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 26181 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 26181 ranks #3 of 7 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
26133 Belleville, WV 1,415 5.8 mi
26101 Parkersburg, WV 29,999 5.6 mi
45742 Little Hocking, OH 3,014 6.3 mi
45714 Belpre, OH 9,951 8.2 mi
26150 Mineral Wells, WV 6,309 8.0 mi
26169 Rockport, WV 842 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wood County

26101 standard
Parkersburg, WV
Pop: 29,999
26104 standard
Parkersburg, WV
Pop: 16,769
26105 standard
Vienna, WV
Pop: 12,333
26150 standard
Mineral Wells, WV
Pop: 6,309
26187 standard
Williamstown, WV
Pop: 5,982
26142 standard
Davisville, WV
Pop: 2,574

Related Areas

Wood County Washington, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26181 in? ▼
ZIP code 26181 (Washington) is located in Wood County, West Virginia. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26181? ▼
ZIP code 26181 in Washington, WV has a population of 6,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26181? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26181 is $73,977, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26181? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26181 is $197,700, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26181? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26181 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26181? ▼
ZIP code 26181 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 1,209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26181? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26181 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Manufacturing (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26181? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26181 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26181? ▼
In ZIP code 26181, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 26181? ▼
In ZIP code 26181, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26181? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26181 is 7.2% 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.