ZIP Code 26159, WV

Living in 26159

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 32
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 39
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Schools 17
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Residents

3.3k Population +346 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate49%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree<1%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$519 Median Monthly Rent +$187 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
LP gas3%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in 26159

United States45
West Virginia21
Wetzel County6

Property Crime in 26159

United States48
West Virginia20
Wetzel County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 9
Feb 32 3 7
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 3 1
May 60 5 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 42 4 1
Dec 32 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 26159

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 26159, WV

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 26159, WV

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The Highland School
21 miles, S
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Olney Friends School
29 miles, NW
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Salem Christian School
29 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 26159, WV

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Salem University
28 miles, SE
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Marietta College
31 miles, SW
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Wheeling University
35 miles, N
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Ohio Valley University
38 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 26159, WV

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 26159, WV

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Yeager Airport
92 miles, SW
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