PlainZIP

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
$83,226
Median income
$198,300
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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 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 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26187, plus 6 more within Wood County, give a clearer read than the 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 26187

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williamstown, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26187.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26187?

48.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

How ZIP 26187 ranks nationally

Williamstown, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,226 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

Owner 85.6%
Renter 14.4%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26187 ranks #5 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 26187 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 26187 ranks #2 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
45750 Marietta, OH 27,785 4.6 mi
26105 Vienna, WV 12,333 4.7 mi
26104 Parkersburg, WV 16,769 6.6 mi
26184 Waverly, WV 2,361 7.1 mi
45788 Whipple, OH 1,129 10.9 mi
26101 Parkersburg, WV 29,999 11.3 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
26181 standard
Washington, WV
Pop: 6,127
26142 standard
Davisville, WV
Pop: 2,574

Related Areas

Wood County Williamstown, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.