Littleton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26581
Wetzel County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,104
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $71,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Littleton pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26581 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26581 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Littleton, Wetzel County, West Virginia, home to just 1,104 residents across 126.9 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 26581, but per-capita income is $27,633. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,800 (48% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 86.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wetzel County, so 26581 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 26581, Littleton, 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
1,104
Population
126.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26581?
57.5
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$27,633
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
538housing units
538
Total Housing Units
427
Occupied Units
111
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,800
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 26581, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,000.
5
Businesses
25
Employees
$154K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 60.0% |
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 26581 vs 26575 →
ZIP 26581 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26419
Pine Grove (26419)
1,131 residents
- 26581
Littleton (26581)
1,104 residents
- 26039
Glen Easton (26039)
1,061 residents
- 26575
Hundred (26575)
827 residents
- 26437
Smithfield (26437)
645 residents
- 26562
Burton (26562)
634 residents
- 26585
Metz (26585)
479 residents
- 15310 290
Aleppo (15310)
290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26581 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26581, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,104 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26581 in?
ZIP code 26581 (Littleton) 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 26581?
ZIP code 26581 in Littleton, WV has a population of 1,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26581?
The median home value in ZIP 26581 is $71,800, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26581?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26581 is White at 93.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26581?
ZIP code 26581 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26581?
In ZIP code 26581, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.9% 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 26581?
In ZIP code 26581, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26581?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26581 is 31.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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