26537 ZIP Code — Kingwood, WV

Preston County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26537 is located in Kingwood, West Virginia, within Preston County. It covers approximately 41.57 square miles and serves a population of 5,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26537

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 $158,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $58,043. 45% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

5,509

population

41.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26547 Reedsville (5.1 mi) 26542 Masontown (6.2 mi) 26764 Terra Alta (7.8 mi) 26525 Bruceton Mills (8.1 mi) 26410 Newburg (8.4 mi) 26508 Morgantown (10.7 mi) 26444 Tunnelton (10.8 mi) 26505 Morgantown (15.1 mi) 26425 Rowlesburg (15.3 mi) 26506 Morgantown (15.6 mi) 15440 Gibbon Glade (16.5 mi) 26440 Thornton (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,509
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	41.57 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	39.5123
Longitude	-79.7245
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	53.8%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,509

Population

133

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$58,043

Median household income

$30,565

Per capita income

$158,700

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

2,104

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

165

137

5–9

164

159

10–14

190

102

15–19

123

164

20–24

196

270

25–34

324

285

35–44

341

390

45–54

468

118

55–59

142

192

60–64

231

300

65–74

359

193

75–84

231

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,115	20.2%
18 and over	4,394	79.8%
65 and over	1,210	22.0%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,271	95.3%
Two or more races	98	1.8%
Asian	80	1.4%
Black or African American	59	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$58,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,700
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.8%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.8%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	10.9%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,252	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	181	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	311	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	560	24.3%
Households with children under 18	571	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	893	38.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	21.8%
Married	57.1%	51.9%
Separated	2.3%	2.7%
Widowed	4.1%	11.1%
Divorced	7.7%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	2.0%
Kindergarten	77	8.0%
Elementary school	503	52.2%
High school	216	22.4%
College / grad school	148	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Construction 7.7%

Public administration 7.4%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 4.6%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	37.3%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	326	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,206	94.5%
Spanish	80	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.6%
Other languages	49	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,408	98.2%
Born in same state	5,401	98.0%
Born in different state	3,954	71.8%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	101	1.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,434	26%
Italian	398	7.2%
French	386	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.9%
Irish	22	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26537

What city is ZIP code 26537 in?

ZIP code 26537 is primarily assigned to Kingwood, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26537 in?

ZIP code 26537 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26537 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26537?

The median home value in ZIP code 26537 is $158,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 26537?

ZIP code 26537 has an estimated population of 5,509 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26537?

The median household income in ZIP code 26537 is $58,043, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26537 in?

ZIP code 26537 observes the EST timezone.