City

Albright, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Preston County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,126Population
💰$52,440Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$111,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
13%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (2.6%)
HS Graduate717 (48.2%)
Some College242 (16.3%)
Associates223 (15%)
Bachelors79 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree188 (12.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 12.6%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad48.2%
Some College16.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate12.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,440 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$111,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units885
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Albright, WV

Albright is a city in West Virginia, located in Preston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,126 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Albright is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,440 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Albright is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albright is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.62%).

Albright, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Albright
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26519 2,126 $52,440 $111,200 $698 6.7% 18.0% 72.4%