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Albright, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26519

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

1,836
11/sq mi
$54,328
Median income
$128,500
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albright pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26519 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26519 covers 166.9 square miles in Albright, Preston County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,836 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26519 reports a modest median household income of $54,328 (6% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,605. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $128,500 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $682 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 26519 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Preston County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 26519

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albright, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26519.

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 26519, Albright, 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

1,836

Population

166.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26519?

36.4

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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?

$54,328

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$28,605

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26519 ranks nationally

Albright, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,328 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

883

Total Housing Units

850

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$128,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$682

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 26519, employing approximately 102 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,169,000.

22

Businesses

102

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 36.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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 26519 vs 26525 →

ZIP 26519 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 26519 ranks #4 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 26519 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 26519 ranks #4 of 4 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
26525 Bruceton Mills, WV 7,064 7.2 mi
26537 Kingwood, WV 5,721 6.1 mi
26764 Terra Alta, WV 4,220 8.1 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 Albright, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26519 in? ▼
ZIP code 26519 (Albright) 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 26519? ▼
ZIP code 26519 in Albright, WV has a population of 1,836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26519? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26519 is $54,328, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26519? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26519 is $128,500, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26519? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26519 is White at 98.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26519? ▼
ZIP code 26519 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26519? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26519 are: Construction (8), Transportation and warehousing (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26519? ▼
In ZIP code 26519, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 26519? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26519 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26519? ▼
In ZIP code 26519, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26519? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26519 is 14.9% 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.