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 Moderate-density area
- $73,977
- Median income Near-median income area
- $197,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26181 (Washington, WV) fell -7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 187.6 in 2023 to 174.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,237. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $197,700 (43% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 89.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $890.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 26181 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 26181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26181.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 26181?
49.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$73,977
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$40,237
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26181 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$73,977 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,749housing units
2,749
Total Housing Units
2,537
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,700
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26181 vs 26133 →
ZIP 26181 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26101
Parkersburg (26101)
29,999 residents
- 45714 9,951
Belpre (45714)
9,951 residents
- 26150 6,309
Mineral Wells (26150)
6,309 residents
- 26181 6,127
Washington (26181)
6,127 residents
- 45742 3,014
Little Hocking (45742)
3,014 residents
- 26133 1,415
Belleville (26133)
1,415 residents
- 26169 842
Rockport (26169)
842 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26181 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26181 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45742
Little Hocking (45742)
$78,194 median income
- 26133
Belleville (26133)
$74,917 median income
- 26181
Washington (26181)
$73,977 median income
- 26150
Mineral Wells (26150)
$61,786 median income
- 26169
Rockport (26169)
$57,813 median income
- 45714
Belpre (45714)
$56,574 median income
- 26101
Parkersburg (26101)
$48,710 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26181, 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 (6,127 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 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.
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