ZIP Code 26590

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Wana · Monongalia County · West Virginia

Population
791

12/sq mi

Median income
$101,513

▲ 33% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$340,700

▲ 22% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.2%

Median age 62.5

Land area
64.8 sq mi

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

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Who lives in ZIP 26590?

62.5

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%

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

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26590 in?
ZIP code 26590 (Wana) 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 26590?
ZIP code 26590 in Wana, WV has a population of 791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26590?
The median household income in ZIP 26590 is $101,513, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26590?
The median home value in ZIP 26590 is $340,700, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26590?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26590 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26590?
ZIP code 26590 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26590?
In ZIP code 26590, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 26590?
In ZIP code 26590, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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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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