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Kingwood, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26537

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

5,721
54/sq mi
$59,844
Median income
$169,900
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26537 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26537 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia, home to 5,721 residents across 106.9 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26537 reports a modest median household income of $59,844 (4% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,024. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $169,900 (23% above the state average), median rent at $687 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Preston County, letting you compare 26537 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 26537

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingwood, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26537.

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 26537, Kingwood, 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

5,721

Population

106.9

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26537?

45.4

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$59,844

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$32,024

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26537 ranks nationally

Kingwood, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,844 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,648

Total Housing Units

2,310

Occupied Units

338

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$169,900

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$687

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 165 business establishments in ZIP 26537, employing approximately 2,190 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,681,000.

165

Businesses

2,190

Employees

$97.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 27 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 23 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 9.7%
Construction 15 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 15 9.1%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.9%
Finance and insurance 11 6.7%
Information 10 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.5%
Manufacturing 5 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.0%
Utilities 3 1.8%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%

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 26537 vs 26520 →

ZIP 26537 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 26537 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26537 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 26537 ranks #2 of 6 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
26520 Arthurdale, WV 778 6.0 mi
26547 Reedsville, WV 2,376 5.6 mi
26519 Albright, WV 1,836 6.1 mi
26542 Masontown, WV 2,547 7.2 mi
26444 Tunnelton, WV 3,639 9.1 mi
26410 Newburg, WV 1,037 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Preston County

26525 standard
Bruceton Mills, WV
Pop: 7,064
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
26519 standard
Albright, WV
Pop: 1,836

Related Areas

Preston County Kingwood, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26537 in? ▼
ZIP code 26537 (Kingwood) 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 26537? ▼
ZIP code 26537 in Kingwood, WV has a population of 5,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26537? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26537 is $59,844, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26537? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26537 is $169,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26537? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26537 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26537? ▼
ZIP code 26537 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,190 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26537? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26537 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26537? ▼
In ZIP code 26537, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 26537? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26537 is 26.5 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 26537? ▼
In ZIP code 26537, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26537? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26537 is 14.1% 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.