ZIP Code 26520, WV
Living in 26520
Bikeability40
Walkability87
Commute53
Public Transit40
Affordability79
Public Safety86
Airports19
Hospitals66
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+276 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
91%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate49%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household91%
Householder living alone6%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector63%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office25%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked11%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$4 (2010–19)
94%Owner-Occupied+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity26%
LP gas8%
Utility gas59%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26520
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Preston County16
Property Crime in 26520
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Preston County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 23 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 16 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26520
Inland Flooding43
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26520, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26520, WV
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
7 miles, NW
St Francis Central Catholic School
9 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
10 miles, NW
Morgantown Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26520, WV
West Virginia University
12 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
18 miles, W
Alderson Broaddus University
26 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26520, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E
West Virginia University Hospitals
13 miles, NW
Mon Health Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Grafton City Hospital
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26520, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
26 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
58 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
72 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
99 miles, SE