PlainZIP

Hundred, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26575

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

827
15/sq mi
$39,676
Median income
$90,200
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26575 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26575 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hundred, Wetzel County, West Virginia, home to just 827 residents across 55.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26575 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,676 (31% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $25,389. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $90,200 (35% below the state average), median rent at $365 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26575, plus 6 more within Wetzel County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 26575

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hundred, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26575.

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 26575, Hundred, 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

827

Population

55.5

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26575?

59.2

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
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 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$39,676

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$25,389

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26575 ranks nationally

Hundred, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,676 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

369

Total Housing Units

281

Occupied Units

88

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$90,200

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$365

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 26575, employing approximately 133 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,317,000.

18

Businesses

133

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Information 3 16.7%
Finance and insurance 3 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26575 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 26575 ranks #5 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 26575 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 26575 ranks #8 of 8 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
26562 Burton, WV 634 2.9 mi
26585 Metz, WV 479 4.8 mi
15352 New Freeport, PA 987 5.7 mi
26581 Littleton, WV 1,104 6.4 mi
26590 Wana, WV 791 7.0 mi
15310 Aleppo, PA 290 7.8 mi
15341 Holbrook, PA 869 11.4 mi
26033 Cameron, WV 3,044 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wetzel County

26155 standard
New Martinsville, WV
Pop: 8,823
26159 standard
Paden City, WV
Pop: 2,745
26419 standard
Pine Grove, WV
Pop: 1,131
26581 standard
Littleton, WV
Pop: 1,104
26167 standard
Reader, WV
Pop: 865
26377 standard
Jacksonburg, WV
Pop: 700

Related Areas

Wetzel County Hundred, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26575 in? ▼
ZIP code 26575 (Hundred) is located in Wetzel County, West Virginia. Wetzel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wetzel-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26575? ▼
ZIP code 26575 in Hundred, WV has a population of 827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26575? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26575 is $39,676, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26575? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26575 is $90,200, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26575? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26575 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26575? ▼
ZIP code 26575 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26575? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26575 are: Retail trade (3), Information (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26575? ▼
In ZIP code 26575, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26575? ▼
In ZIP code 26575, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26575? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26575 is 20.8% 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.