26141 ZIP Code — Creston, WV

Wirt County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26141 is located in Creston, West Virginia, within Wirt County. It covers approximately 38.64 square miles and serves a population of 468 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26141

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $70,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,905. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 26141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

468

population

38.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26141 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26141

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26141. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	468
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	38.64 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	38.9429
Longitude	-81.2592
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	52.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

468

Population

People per sq mi

59.1

Median age

$41,905

Median household income

$25,497

Per capita income

$70,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

20.2%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

6.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	8.8%
18 and over	427	91.2%
65 and over	89	19.0%
Median age	59.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	468	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	52.7%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 43.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	43.7%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$41,905

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.3%

$50k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	2.2%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	29.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	15	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	35	24.6%
Households with children under 18	29	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	45.1%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	45.1%
Married	62.0%	39.1%
Separated	5.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	1.6%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 57.7%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	31.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	68.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 58.1%

Transportation & utilities 22.1%

Education & healthcare 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Professional & management 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.2%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	53.0%
Natural resources & construction	27.2%
Production & transportation	5.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	8.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.1

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	40.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	82.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	449	95.9%
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)	468	100.0%
Born in same state	468	100.0%
Born in different state	350	74.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	13.7%
Italian	33	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	27	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	73.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26141

What city is ZIP code 26141 in?

ZIP code 26141 is primarily assigned to Creston, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26141 in?

ZIP code 26141 falls within Wirt County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26141 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 26141 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26141?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26141 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 26141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26141?

The median home value in ZIP code 26141 is $70,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26141 in?

ZIP code 26141 observes the EST timezone.