26444 ZIP Code – Tunnelton, West Virginia
26444 is a small ZIP code in Tunnelton, West Virginia, part of Preston County with a population of approximately 3,501 residents. The median household income is $51,940 — near the West Virginia average and below the national average. At $97,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 85.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $786, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average. An estimated 16.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.0%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 47.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26410, 26425, 26440.
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ZIP 26444 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26444 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,501 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $786 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.0% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26410 – Newburg
- 26425 – Rowlesburg
- 26440 – Thornton
- 26374 – Independence
- 26537 – Kingwood
- 26520 – Arthurdale
- 26547 – Reedsville
- 26705 – Aurora
- 26405 – Moatsville
- 26524 – Bretz
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26410 | NEWBURG | 636 | $61,000 |
| 26425 | ROWLESBURG | 854 | $46,029 |
| 26440 | THORNTON | 1,119 | $57,500 |
| 26374 | INDEPENDENCE | 1,884 | $51,932 |
| 26537 | KINGWOOD | 5,509 | $58,043 |