26520 ZIP Code — Arthurdale, WV

Preston County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26520 is located in Arthurdale, West Virginia, within Preston County. It covers approximately 2.93 square miles and serves a population of 492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26520

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 26520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

492

population

2.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arthurdale	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	492
Population density	168 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	2.93 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4923
Longitude	-79.8265
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

492

Population

168

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

Median household income

$50,292

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

224

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6	1.2%
18 and over	486	98.8%
65 and over	220	44.7%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	454	92.3%
Two or more races	38	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 31.3%

$50k–$75k 3.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 17.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	31.3%
$50k–$75k	3.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	17.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 15.6%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$1M+ 10.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.4%
1990–1999	33.9%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	23.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	46.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.3%
Electricity	31.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	77.3%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	7	3.3%
Female householder, no spouse	28	13.3%
Households with children under 18	6	2.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	74.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.8%	21.5%
Married	70.1%	58.8%
Separated	0.0%	5.5%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	10.2%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 58.8%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.8%

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Other services 24.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Professional & management 5.1%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	34.5%
Sales & office	36.5%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	29.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.6%
Carpool	27.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	22.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.4%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.7%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	48.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	492	100.0%
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)	484	98.4%
Born in same state	484	98.4%
Born in different state	392	79.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.6%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	194	39.4%
Irish	53	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	10.2%
French	15	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26520

What city is ZIP code 26520 in?

ZIP code 26520 is primarily assigned to Arthurdale, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26520 in?

ZIP code 26520 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26520 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 26520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26520 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 26520 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26520?

13% 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 population of ZIP code 26520?

ZIP code 26520 has an estimated population of 492 residents, with a density of 168 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26520 in?

ZIP code 26520 observes the EST timezone.