Williamstown, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26187
Wood County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,982
- 114/sq mi High-density area
- $83,226
- Median income Near-median income area
- $198,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Williamstown pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 114
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26187 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26187 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williamstown, Wood County, West Virginia, home to 5,982 residents across 52.3 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26187 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,226 (44% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,497. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $198,300 (44% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 85.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $887.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 26187 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 26187
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamstown, WV
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$44,497
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26187 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Williamstown, 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)
$83,226 Top 11% higher than 89% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,991housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26187 vs 45750 →
ZIP 26187 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
- 45750
Marietta (45750)
27,785 residents
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
16,769 residents
- 26105
Vienna (26105)
12,333 residents
- 26187 5,982
Williamstown (26187)
5,982 residents
- 26184 2,361
Waverly (26184)
2,361 residents
- 45788 1,129
Whipple (45788)
1,129 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26187 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26187 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45788
Whipple (45788)
$100,682 median income
- 26187
Williamstown (26187)
$83,226 median income
- 26184
Waverly (26184)
$62,550 median income
- 26105
Vienna (26105)
$61,674 median income
- 45750
Marietta (45750)
$60,229 median income
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
$54,331 median income
- 26101
Parkersburg (26101)
$48,710 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26187 ranks #2 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 26187, 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 (5,982 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 26187 in?
ZIP code 26187 (Williamstown) 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 26187?
ZIP code 26187 in Williamstown, WV has a population of 5,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26187?
The median household income in ZIP 26187 is $83,226, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26187?
The median home value in ZIP 26187 is $198,300, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26187?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26187 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26187?
ZIP code 26187 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 1,413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26187?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26187 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (16), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26187?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26187 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 26187?
In ZIP code 26187, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 26187?
In ZIP code 26187, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26187?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26187 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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