ZIP Code 26187
standardSource:
Williamstown · Wood County · West Virginia
- Population
- 5,982
- Median income
- $83,226
- Median home value
- $198,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.8%
- Land area
- 52.3 sq mi
114/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.1
New York
ZIP code 26187 in Williamstown, West Virginia has a population of 5,982. The median household income is $83,226, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $198,300, 29% below the US average. 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26187 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.3 square miles in Williamstown, Wood County, West Virginia. The area is home to 5,982 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 26187 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26187 sits at $83,226 (44% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $44,497. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $198,300 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $887 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26187 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, 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 26187 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 26187
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26187.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 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 26187, Williamstown, 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
5,982
Population
52.3
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26187?
48.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$83,226
Median Household Income
+44% vs state
$44,497
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
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?
2,991
Total Housing Units
2,694
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,300
Median Home Value
+44% vs state
$887
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26187 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 164 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 176 |
| 2022 | +21.0% | 212 |
| 2023 | -8.3% | 195 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 193 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 26187, employing approximately 1,413 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,804,000.
116
Businesses
1,413
Employees
$55.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 9 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.5% |
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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