Preston County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 14 ZIP codes · 14 cities
14
ZIP codes
34,358
population (2021)
+2.5%
pop change since 2010
54077
FIPS code
Preston County ZIP code map
About Preston County
Preston County is located in West Virginia and contains 14 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,358 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.5% from 33,520 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Preston County is 54077.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,358 |
| 2010 population | 33,520 |
| Change | +2.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54077 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Preston County
Albright
Arthurdale
Aurora
Bretz
Bruceton Mills
Eglon
Independence
Kingwood
Masontown
Newburg
Reedsville
Rowlesburg
Terra Alta
Tunnelton
ZIP codes for Preston County, WV (14)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26374 | Independence | Preston | View map |
| 26410 | Newburg | Preston | View map |
| 26425 | Rowlesburg | Preston | View map |
| 26444 | Tunnelton | Preston | View map |
| 26519 | Albright | Preston | View map |
| 26520 | Arthurdale | Preston | View map |
| 26524 | Bretz | Preston | View map |
| 26525 | Bruceton Mills | Preston | View map |
| 26537 | Kingwood | Preston | View map |
| 26542 | Masontown | Preston | View map |
| 26547 | Reedsville | Preston | View map |
| 26705 | Aurora | Preston | View map |
| 26716 | Eglon | Preston | View map |
| 26764 | Terra Alta | Preston | View map |
Demographics & statistics
33,630
Population
42.9
Median age
$64,072
Median household income
$27,439
Per capita income
$127,523
Median home value
$657
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
Unemployment
12,562
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
814
Under 5
763
991
5–9
929
850
10–14
798
783
15–19
735
919
20–24
862
2,551
25–34
2,393
2,343
35–44
2,199
2,228
45–54
2,091
1,030
55–59
966
1,380
60–64
1,295
2,156
65–74
2,023
916
75–84
860
390
85+
365
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,133 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 27,497 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,710 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,347 | 89% |
| Black or African American | 2,105 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 920 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 467 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
8.6%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
19.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $64,072 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.7%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,523 |
| Median rent / month | $657 |
| Owner occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter occupied | 20.1% |
| Vacant | 17.4% |
| Single-family detached | 73.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.5% |
| Electricity | 25.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.3% |
| Fuel oil | 19.1% |
| Wood | 15.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,912 | 56.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 972 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,864 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,641 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,406 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,869 | 39.4% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 19.9% |
| Married | 54.2% | 56.5% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.8%
HS graduate
46.9%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.0%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 201 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 381 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,844 | 50.9% |
| High school | 1,360 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 942 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Retail trade
13.1%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Agriculture & mining
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Construction
7.3%
Professional & management
6.7%
Public administration
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.9% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.6% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 21.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
20.7%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
11.2%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 33.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 51.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,203 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.4% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,053 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 359 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 215 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 84 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,110 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 32,883 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 22,021 | 71.7% |
| Foreign born | 227 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 520 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 138 | 32.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,355 | 24.8% |
| Italian | 3,979 | 11.8% |
| French | 2,801 | 8.3% |
| English | 431 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 80 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 40 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 84.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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