ZIP Code 26537, WV
Living in 26537
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute39
Public Transit9
Affordability96
Public Safety84
Airports18
Hospitals69
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.2kPopulation-231 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate42%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$494Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke3%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas10%
Utility gas33%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26537
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Preston County16
Property Crime in 26537
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Preston County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 25 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 19 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 14 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 6 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26537
Inland Flooding38
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26537, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26537, WV
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
12 miles, NW
Trinity Christian School
14 miles, NW
St Francis Central Catholic School
14 miles, NW
Morgantown Christian Academy
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26537, WV
West Virginia University
16 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
24 miles, W
Alderson Broaddus University
29 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26537, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SE
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, E
Mon Health Medical Center
17 miles, NW
West Virginia University Hospitals
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26537, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
31 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
57 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
75 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
95 miles, SE