ZIP Code 26562, WV
Living in 26562
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute22
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports26
Hospitals33
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
379Population-387 (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years53%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate46%
Some College17%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone29%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K19%
Employers
Government26%
Private sector44%
Self-employed20%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office24%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home10%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$2.4k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$290 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K24%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K9%
$1.5M to $1.99M10%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Utility gas83%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in 26562
United States45
West Virginia21
Wetzel County6
Property Crime in 26562
United States48
West Virginia20
Wetzel County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 7 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26562
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 26562, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 26562, WV
Friends in Faith Christian School
17 miles, SE
Fairmont Catholic Grade School
20 miles, SE
Emmanuel Christian School
25 miles, S
Salem Christian School
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 26562, WV
Fairmont State University
20 miles, SE
Waynesburg University
23 miles, NE
Salem University
25 miles, S
West Virginia University
27 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 26562, WV
Fairmont Regional Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Wetzel County Hospital
21 miles, W
Washington Health System Greene
23 miles, NE
United Hospital Center
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 26562, WV
North Central West Virginia Airport
27 miles, SE
Pittsburgh International Airport
60 miles, N
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
71 miles, NE
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
102 miles, NW