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Preston County
Albright, WV
26519
26519 ZIP Code — Albright, WV
Preston County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26519 is located in
Albright ,
West Virginia ,
within Preston County .
It covers approximately 60.26 square miles and serves a population of
1,933 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26519
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $52,083. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 26519 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,933
Population density
32 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
60.26 sq mi
Water area
0.32 sq mi
Latitude
39.5535
Longitude
-79.6564
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.7%
48.6%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
29.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
18.6%
19.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$52,083
Median household income
$160,500
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 294 15.2% 18 and over 1,639 84.8% 65 and over 357 18.5% Median age 41.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,921 99.3% Two or more races 12 0.6% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.7%
48.6%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
29.9%
29.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
18.6%
19.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 19.6% $10k–$15k 0.4% $15k–$25k 16.5% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 2.9% $50k–$75k 24.2% $75k–$100k 13.9% $100k–$150k 5.4% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $52,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,500 Median rent / month $684 Owner occupied 71.7% Renter occupied 28.3% Vacant 5.3% Single-family detached 59.6% Large apartment buildings 0.2% Mobile homes 29.5% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.7% 2000–2009 16.7% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 20.0% 1970–1979 26.0% 1960–1969 1.0% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 13.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.5% 2 bedrooms 23.2% 3 bedrooms 58.5% 4 bedrooms 9.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.2% 1 vehicle 30.7% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 23.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.9% Electricity 28.6% Propane / LP gas 16.0% Fuel oil 30.2% Wood 6.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 346 41.4% Cohabiting couple 123 14.7% Male householder, no spouse 111 13.3% Female householder, no spouse 255 30.5% Households with children under 18 197 23.6% Households with seniors (65+) 222 26.6% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.5% 22.2% Married 52.5% 42.4% Separated 0.0% 3.3% Widowed 1.1% 13.0% Divorced 10.0% 19.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.1% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 172 55.8% High school 91 29.5% College / grad school 45 14.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Public administration
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.1% Service 38.9% Sales & office 9.7% Natural resources & construction 9.0% Production & transportation 19.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.4% Government 30.9% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.0% Carpool 23.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.0% Work from home 5.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
61.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.5% Retirement income 23.1% Supplemental Security 7.8% Cash public assistance 2.0% Food stamps / SNAP 26.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.8% High blood pressure 41.3% High cholesterol 36.1% Diabetes 13.3% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 36.4% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.9% Depression 26.9% Fair or poor health 20.7% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.5% Visited dentist 55.7% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 19.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 119 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 19.5% Under 18 21.8% 18–64 years 16.2% 65 and over 29.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.4% Public insurance 45.4% No insurance 4.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,862 96.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,928 99.7% Born in same state 1,928 99.7% Born in different state 1,596 82.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.3% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 724 37.5% French 374 19.3% Italian 131 6.8%
Ancestry Count % English 23 1.2% Polish 12 0.6% Dutch 12 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.2% Internet access 90.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26519
What city is ZIP code 26519 in?
ZIP code 26519 is primarily assigned to Albright, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26519 in?
ZIP code 26519 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26519?
29% of residents in ZIP code 26519 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26519?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26519?
The median home value in ZIP code 26519 is $160,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 26519?
ZIP code 26519 has an estimated population of 1,933 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26519 in?
ZIP code 26519 observes the EST timezone.
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