ZIP Code 26159, WV
Living in 26159
Bikeability9
Walkability32
Commute57
Public Transit9
Affordability99
Public Safety96
Airports26
Hospitals28
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation+346 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate49%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree<1%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$187 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas3%
Utility gas90%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26159
United States45
West Virginia21
Wetzel County6
Property Crime in 26159
United States48
West Virginia20
Wetzel County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26159
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26159, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26159, WV
Covenant Christian Academy
15 miles, NW
The Highland School
21 miles, S
Olney Friends School
29 miles, NW
Salem Christian School
29 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26159, WV
Salem University
28 miles, SE
Marietta College
31 miles, SW
Wheeling University
35 miles, N
Ohio Valley University
38 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26159, WV
Sistersville General Hospital
5 miles, SW
Wetzel County Hospital
7 miles, NE
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N
Selby General Hospital
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26159, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
42 miles, SE
Pittsburgh International Airport
72 miles, NE
Yeager Airport
92 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
93 miles, NE