26142 ZIP Code — Davisville, WV

Wood County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26142 is located in Davisville, West Virginia, within Wood County. It covers approximately 10.59 square miles and serves a population of 2,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26142

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 $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,417. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,335

population

10.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Davisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26120 Mineral Wells (4.5 mi) 26121 Mineral Wells (4.5 mi) 26104 Parkersburg (4.6 mi) 26180 Walker (5 mi) 26150 Mineral Wells (5.2 mi) 26106 Parkersburg (7 mi) 26101 Parkersburg (7.5 mi) 26105 Vienna (8.9 mi) 26184 Waverly (10.2 mi) 26187 Williamstown (11.1 mi) 26143 Elizabeth (11.9 mi) 26181 Washington (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,335
Population density	220 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	10.59 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.2101
Longitude	-81.4526
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	45.4%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,335

Population

220

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$67,417

Median household income

$29,183

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

92.2%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

872

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

251

35–44

243

162

45–54

157

145

55–59

141

112

60–64

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	416	17.8%
18 and over	1,919	82.2%
65 and over	294	12.6%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,326	99.6%
Two or more races	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	31.4%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$67,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.0%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	92.2%
Renter occupied	7.8%
Vacant	2.6%
Single-family detached	69.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	79.2%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	19.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	45.2%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	564	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	108	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	220	23.9%
Households with children under 18	279	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	213	23.2%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	17.3%
Married	61.8%	58.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	7.4%
Divorced	8.6%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.8%
Kindergarten	23	4.9%
Elementary school	236	50.6%
High school	124	26.6%
College / grad school	70	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Retail trade 26.7%

Other services 13.2%

Public administration 7.0%

Professional & management 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Construction 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	28.1%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.5%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.3

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 8.4%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,283	97.8%
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)	2,321	99.4%
Born in same state	2,321	99.4%
Born in different state	1,815	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	563	24.1%
Italian	232	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	155	6.6%
English	19	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26142

What city is ZIP code 26142 in?

ZIP code 26142 is primarily assigned to Davisville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26142 in?

ZIP code 26142 falls within Wood County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26142 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26142?

14% 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 26142?

The median home value in ZIP code 26142 is $95,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 26142?

ZIP code 26142 has an estimated population of 2,335 residents, with a density of 221 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26142 in?

ZIP code 26142 observes the EST timezone.