26524 ZIP Code — Bretz, WV
Preston County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26524 is located in Bretz, West Virginia, within Preston County. It covers approximately 0.18 square miles and serves a population of 175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.
175
population
0.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26524 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26524
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Bretz | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 175 |
| Population density | 972 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5424 |
| Longitude | -79.8009 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 304 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
175
Population
972
People per sq mi
56.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$14,729
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
53.3%
Unemployment
93
Housing units
4.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
3
6
5–9
6
5
15–19
4
7
35–44
7
24
45–54
21
36
55–59
32
7
65–74
6
4
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27 | 15.4% |
| 18 and over | 148 | 84.6% |
| 65 and over | 21 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 56.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175 | 100% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.1%
$10k–$15k
50.0%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
27.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 50.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
52.5%
$500k–$1M
23.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 32.1% |
| Single-family detached | 50.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 37.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 12.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.1% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.2% |
| Fuel oil | 8.3% |
| Wood | 31.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 37 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 21 | 29.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 28 | 38.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| Married | 42.4% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 14.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 33.7% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
29.7%
Some HS, no diploma
31.8%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
4.1%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
4.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 38.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 12 | 57.1% |
| High school | 9 | 42.9% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
33.3%
Retail trade
33.3%
Transportation & utilities
19.0%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 33.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 33.3% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 19.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 14.3% |
| Carpool | 85.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
62.3%
Under 18 years
33.3%
18 and over
67.6%
Married-couple families
62.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 11.1% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 50.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 72.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 33.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 35.4% |
| 65 and over | 61.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 27.4% |
| Public insurance | 68.0% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 169 | 96.6% |
| 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) | 175 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 175 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 146 | 83.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 124 | 70.9% |
| English | 23 | 13.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 20 | 11.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 38.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26524
What city is ZIP code 26524 in?
ZIP code 26524 is primarily assigned to Bretz, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26524 in?
ZIP code 26524 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26524?
62% of residents in ZIP code 26524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26524?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 26524 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26524?
The median home value in ZIP code 26524 is $162,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 26524 in?
ZIP code 26524 observes the EST timezone.