| ZIP Code | 26520 |
|---|---|
| City | Arthurdale |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Preston County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 1,759 ft |
| Latitude | 39.501994 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.824305 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54077 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 59.2 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 141 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 49 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 8 (2.4%) |
| Bachelors | 45 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 89 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $201,300 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 228 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 228 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 26520 is located in Arthurdale, West Virginia, within Preston County. With a population of 360, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.2 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 26520 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $201,300 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 26520 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are well-educated — 40.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%.
About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 26520 in Arthurdale, WV is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.