Weston, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26452
Lewis County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,676
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,695
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weston pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26452 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26452 (Weston, WV) rose +17.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 26452 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia, home to 9,676 residents across 323.6 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26452 reports a modest median household income of $51,695 (10% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,458. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.5%. Median home value is $128,300 (7% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $738; 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lewis County, so 26452 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 26452
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weston, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26452.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Construction 13
Construction
13 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 26452, Weston, 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
9,676
Population
323.6
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26452?
41.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$51,695
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$31,458
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26452 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Weston, 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)
$51,695 40th percentile higher than 40% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,714housing units
4,714
Total Housing Units
3,946
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,300
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 226 business establishments in ZIP 26452, employing approximately 2,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,107,000.
226
Businesses
2,618
Employees
$126.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 19.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 12.8% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
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 26452 vs 26338 →
ZIP 26452 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26452
Weston (26452)
9,676 residents
- 26378 3,820
Jane Lew (26378)
3,820 residents
- 26447 1,055
Walkersville (26447)
1,055 residents
- 26372 686
Horner (26372)
686 residents
- 26338 629
Camden (26338)
629 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26452 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26452 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26372
Horner (26372)
$194,286 median income
- 26338
Camden (26338)
$87,301 median income
- 26378 $71,546
Jane Lew (26378)
$71,546 median income
- 26447 $64,688
Walkersville (26447)
$64,688 median income
- 26452 $51,695
Weston (26452)
$51,695 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26452 ranks #5 of 5 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 26452, 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 (9,676 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 26452 in?
ZIP code 26452 (Weston) is located in Lewis County, West Virginia. Lewis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lewis-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26452?
ZIP code 26452 in Weston, WV has a population of 9,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26452?
The median household income in ZIP 26452 is $51,695, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26452?
The median home value in ZIP 26452 is $128,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26452?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26452 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26452?
ZIP code 26452 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 2,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26452?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26452 are: Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (30), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26452?
In ZIP code 26452, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26452?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26452 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26452?
In ZIP code 26452, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26452?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26452 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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