ZIP Code 26542, WV
Living in 26542
Bikeability
17
Walkability
12
Commute
44
Public Transit
31
Affordability
100
Public Safety
92
Airports
20
Hospitals
66
Colleges
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.5k
Population
-243 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$6.5k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government<1%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$116k
Median Home Value
+$30k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$518
Median Monthly Rent
+$199 (2010–19)
77%
Owner-Occupied
+16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene32%
LP gas14%
Utility gas19%
Wood19%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26542
United States45
West Virginia21
Morgantown Metro Area18
Preston County16
Property Crime in 26542
United States48
West Virginia20
Morgantown Metro Area9
Preston County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 20 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 15 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 5 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26542
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding48
Tornado11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26542, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26542, WV
Chestnut Mountain Ranch
7 miles, W
Trinity Christian School
8 miles, NW
Amplify Children's Academy
8 miles, NW
Morgantown Christian Academy
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26542, WV
West Virginia University
10 miles, NW
Fairmont State University
21 miles, W
Waynesburg University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26542, WV
Preston Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SE
Mon Health Medical Center
11 miles, NW
West Virginia University Hospitals
11 miles, NW
Grafton City Hospital
20 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26542, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
30 miles, SW
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
52 miles, N
Pittsburgh International Airport
68 miles, N
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
102 miles, SE