ZIP Code 26520

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Arthurdale · Preston County · West Virginia

Population
778

144/sq mi

Median home value
$198,400

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.0%

Median age 49.7

Land area
5.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26520 in Arthurdale, West Virginia has a population of 778. Median home value is $198,400, 29% below the US average. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.4 square miles in Arthurdale, Preston County, West Virginia. The area is home to 778 residents, producing a population density of 144 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26520 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26520 sits at , while per-capita income is $55,815. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $198,400 (44% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Preston County, so you can benchmark 26520 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26520, Arthurdale, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

778

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

144

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26520?

49.7

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,815

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

258

Total Housing Units

203

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$198,400

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 26520, employing approximately 66 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,522,000.

10

Businesses

66

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 30.0%

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 26520 vs 26547 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26547 Reedsville, WV 2,376 1.2 mi
26410 Newburg, WV 1,037 6.4 mi
26374 Independence, WV 1,375 4.4 mi
26542 Masontown, WV 2,547 5.5 mi
26537 Kingwood, WV 5,721 6.0 mi
26508 Morgantown, WV 29,170 8.1 mi
26444 Tunnelton, WV 3,639 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26520 in?
ZIP code 26520 (Arthurdale) 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 26520?
ZIP code 26520 in Arthurdale, WV has a population of 778 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26520?
The median home value in ZIP 26520 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26520 is White at 94.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26520?
ZIP code 26520 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 66 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26520?
In ZIP code 26520, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26520 is 2.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Arthurdale, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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