26160 ZIP Code – Palestine, West Virginia
Located in Palestine, West Virginia, ZIP code 26160 is a small ZIP code within Wirt County with a population of approximately 943 residents. The median household income is $51,875 — near the West Virginia average and below the national average. Median home values of $121,400 are well below the national average, with 98.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 93% single-family (increasing).
At 6.7%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 15.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 43.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26143, 25270, 26141.
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ZIP 26160 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26160 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 943 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.2% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26143 – Elizabeth
- 25270 – Reedy
- 26141 – Creston
- 25252 – Le Roy
- 26169 – Rockport
- 25275 – Sandyville
- 26152 – Munday
- 26138 – Brohard
- 26150 – Mineral Wells
- 26148 – Macfarlan
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26143 | ELIZABETH | 3,782 | $56,429 |
| 25270 | REEDY | 959 | $39,046 |
| 26141 | CRESTON | 468 | $41,905 |
| 25252 | LE ROY | 1,085 | $41,445 |
| 26169 | ROCKPORT | 837 | $53,250 |