26159 ZIP Code – Paden City, West Virginia
ZIP code 26159 is a small ZIP code located in Paden City, West Virginia, within Wetzel County with a population of approximately 2,723 residents. The median household income is $55,179 — near the West Virginia average and below the national average. At $91,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $863 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 91% single-family (stable).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 11.8%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 16.6%, below the national average. At 40.2, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 43946, 26175, 43931.
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ZIP 26159 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26159 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,723 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $91k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $863 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 43946 – Sardis
- 26175 – Sistersville
- 43931 – Hannibal
- 26155 – New Martinsville
- 26162 – Porters Falls
- 26149 – Middlebourne
- 43915 – Clarington
- 45767 – New Matamoras
- 43914 – Cameron
- 26146 – Friendly
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43946 | SARDIS | 1,788 | $64,500 |
| 26175 | SISTERSVILLE | 3,216 | $56,514 |
| 43931 | HANNIBAL | 166 | $56,719 |
| 26155 | NEW MARTINSVILLE | 7,833 | $53,598 |
| 26162 | PORTERS FALLS | Not provided | Not provided |