ZIP Code 26590
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Wana · Monongalia County · West Virginia
- Population
- 791
- Median income
- $101,513
- Median home value
- $340,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37.2%
- Land area
- 64.8 sq mi
12/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 62.5
New York
ZIP code 26590 in Wana, West Virginia has a population of 791. The median household income is $101,513, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $340,700, 22% above the US average. 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26590 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.8 square miles in Wana, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The area is home to 791 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 26590 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26590 sits at $101,513 (76% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $75,398. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $340,700 (147% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26590 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.5, 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 26590 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 26590, Wana, 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
791
Population
64.8
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26590?
62.5
Median Age
60.0%
Male
40.0%
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?
$101,513
Median Household Income
+76% vs state
$75,398
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
401
Total Housing Units
236
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,700
Median Home Value
+147% vs state
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 26590, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $560,000.
7
Businesses
23
Employees
$560K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 42.9% |
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 26590 vs 15316 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15316 | Brave, PA | 131 | 4.9 mi |
| 26570 | Fairview, WV | 3,595 | 5.3 mi |
| 26521 | Blacksville, WV | 346 | 5.6 mi |
| 26575 | Hundred, WV | 827 | 7.0 mi |
| 15352 | New Freeport, PA | 987 | 6.9 mi |
| 26585 | Metz, WV | 479 | 7.2 mi |
| 26562 | Burton, WV | 634 | 7.7 mi |
| 15362 | Spraggs, PA | 767 | 8.2 mi |
| 26582 | Mannington, WV | 5,335 | 10.5 mi |
| 26574 | Grant Town, WV | 664 | 9.5 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Wana, 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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