26524 ZIP Code – Bretz, West Virginia
ZIP code 26524 is a very small ZIP code located in Bretz, West Virginia, within Preston County with a population of approximately 175 residents. Median home values of $162,500 are below the national average, with 100.0% owner-occupied housing (stable). Housing consists of 88% single-family (stable). The unemployment rate is 60.8%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 80.0%, well above the national average.
4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 59.1, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26547, 26542, 26520.
ZIP Code 26524 Data
Population
175
Median Household Income
Not provided
Median Home Value
$162,500
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
59.1
Unemployment Rate
60.8%
Poverty Rate
80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.9%
County
Preston County
State
West Virginia
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ZIP 26524 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26524 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 175 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | — | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $162k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 59.1 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 60.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 80.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26547 – Reedsville
- 26542 – Masontown
- 26520 – Arthurdale
- 26508 – Morgantown
- 26537 – Kingwood
- 26374 – Independence
- 26519 – Albright
- 26410 – Newburg
- 26505 – Morgantown
- 26506 – Morgantown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26547 | REEDSVILLE | 2,849 | $62,795 |
| 26542 | MASONTOWN | 2,039 | $54,924 |
| 26520 | ARTHURDALE | 492 | Not provided |
| 26508 | MORGANTOWN | 38,427 | $79,650 |
| 26537 | KINGWOOD | 5,509 | $58,043 |