ZIP Code 26543

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Osage · Monongalia County · West Virginia

Population
252

108/sq mi

Land area
2.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26543 in Osage, West Virginia has a population of 252.

ZIP code 26543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Osage, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The area is home to 252 residents, producing a population density of 108 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 26543 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26543 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monongalia County, so you can benchmark 26543 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 26543, Osage, 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

252

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

108

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26543?

Median Age

Male

Female

Foreign-Born

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 26543, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $287,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$287K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26543 vs 26534 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26534 Granville, WV 789 1.2 mi
26505 Morgantown, WV 38,772 3.3 mi
26501 Morgantown, WV 19,616 3.2 mi
26541 Maidsville, WV 2,624 4.1 mi
15315 Bobtown, PA 776 6.5 mi
15327 Dilliner, PA 1,527 6.2 mi
26508 Morgantown, WV 29,170 7.2 mi
15349 Mount Morris, PA 1,737 7.7 mi
15334 Garards Fort, PA 113 10.0 mi
15338 Greensboro, PA 1,606 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26543 in?
ZIP code 26543 (Osage) is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Monongalia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monongalia-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26543?
ZIP code 26543 in Osage, WV has a population of 252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26543?
ZIP code 26543 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Osage, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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