PlainZIP

Independence, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26374

Preston County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,375
16/sq mi
$57,321
Median income
$162,300
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26374 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26374 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Independence, Preston County, West Virginia, home to just 1,375 residents across 84.4 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26374 reports a modest median household income of $57,321 (1% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,487. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,300 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $634 per month, and 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Preston County, letting you compare 26374 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 26374, Independence, 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

1,375

Population

84.4

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26374?

41.5

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$57,321

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$34,487

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26374 ranks nationally

Independence, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,321 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

677

Total Housing Units

650

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$162,300

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$634

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 26374, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $822,000.

13

Businesses

37

Employees

$822K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 38.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 30.8%

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 26374 vs 26410 →

ZIP 26374 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 26374 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 26374 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 26374 ranks #4 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
26410 Newburg, WV 1,037 4.3 mi
26520 Arthurdale, WV 778 4.4 mi
26547 Reedsville, WV 2,376 5.6 mi
26440 Thornton, WV 1,135 8.7 mi
26508 Morgantown, WV 29,170 10.4 mi
26444 Tunnelton, WV 3,639 8.5 mi
26542 Masontown, WV 2,547 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Preston County

26525 standard
Bruceton Mills, WV
Pop: 7,064
26537 standard
Kingwood, WV
Pop: 5,721
26764 standard
Terra Alta, WV
Pop: 4,220
26444 standard
Tunnelton, WV
Pop: 3,639
26542 standard
Masontown, WV
Pop: 2,547
26547 standard
Reedsville, WV
Pop: 2,376

Related Areas

Preston County Independence, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26374 in? ▼
ZIP code 26374 (Independence) is located in Preston County, West Virginia. Preston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/preston-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26374? ▼
ZIP code 26374 in Independence, WV has a population of 1,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26374? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26374 is $57,321, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26374? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26374 is $162,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26374? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26374 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26374? ▼
ZIP code 26374 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26374? ▼
In ZIP code 26374, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% 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 26374? ▼
In ZIP code 26374, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26374? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26374 is 2.6% 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.