ZIP Code 26181
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Washington · Wood County · West Virginia
- Population
- 6,127
- Median income
- $73,977
- Median home value
- $197,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.3%
- Land area
- 99.0 sq mi
62/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.8
New York
ZIP code 26181 in Washington, West Virginia has a population of 6,127. The median household income is $73,977, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $197,700, 29% below the US average. 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26181 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.0 square miles in Washington, Wood County, West Virginia. The area is home to 6,127 residents, producing a population density of 62 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26181 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26181 sits at $73,977 (28% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,237. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $197,700 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26181 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 26181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,237
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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