Terra Alta, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26764
Preston County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,220
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,010
- Median income Below-median income area
- $150,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Terra Alta pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26764 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26764 covers 230.6 square miles in Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,220 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26764 reports a modest median household income of $61,010 (6% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,762. The poverty rate is 22.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $150,500 (9% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $769; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Preston County, so 26764 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26764
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Terra Alta, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26764.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26764, Terra Alta, 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
4,220
Population
230.6
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26764?
44.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$61,010
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,762
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26764 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Terra Alta, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,010 Top 38% higher than 62% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,497housing units
2,497
Total Housing Units
1,731
Occupied Units
766
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$769
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 26764, employing approximately 288 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,002,000.
49
Businesses
288
Employees
$11.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.2% |
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 26764 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26764
Terra Alta (26764)
4,220 residents
- 26519
Albright (26519)
1,836 residents
- 26425 1,216
Rowlesburg (26425)
1,216 residents
- 26705 1,077
Aurora (26705)
1,077 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26764 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26764 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26764
Terra Alta (26764)
$61,010 median income
- 26519
Albright (26519)
$54,328 median income
- 26425
Rowlesburg (26425)
$47,667 median income
- 26705
Aurora (26705)
$40,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26764 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26764, 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 (4,220 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26764 in?
ZIP code 26764 (Terra Alta) is located in Preston County, West Virginia. Preston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/preston-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26764?
ZIP code 26764 in Terra Alta, WV has a population of 4,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26764?
The median household income in ZIP 26764 is $61,010, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26764?
The median home value in ZIP 26764 is $150,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26764?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26764 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26764?
ZIP code 26764 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26764?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26764 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26764?
In ZIP code 26764, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26764?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26764 is 33.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26764?
In ZIP code 26764, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26764?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26764 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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