26374 ZIP Code – Independence, West Virginia
ZIP code 26374 is a small ZIP code located in Independence, West Virginia, within Preston County with a population of approximately 1,884 residents. The median household income of $51,932 is near the West Virginia average and below the national average. Median home values of $151,300 are well below the national average, with 87.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $904 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
An estimated 4.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 42.6, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26410, 26520, 26547.
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ZIP 26374 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26374 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,884 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $151k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $904 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.0% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26410 – Newburg
- 26520 – Arthurdale
- 26547 – Reedsville
- 26524 – Bretz
- 26440 – Thornton
- 26444 – Tunnelton
- 26537 – Kingwood
- 26542 – Masontown
- 26354 – Grafton
- 26508 – Morgantown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26410 | NEWBURG | 636 | $61,000 |
| 26520 | ARTHURDALE | 492 | Not provided |
| 26547 | REEDSVILLE | 2,849 | $62,795 |
| 26524 | BRETZ | 175 | Not provided |
| 26440 | THORNTON | 1,119 | $57,500 |