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Preston County
Rowlesburg, WV
26425
26425 ZIP Code — Rowlesburg, WV
Preston County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26425 is located in
Rowlesburg ,
West Virginia ,
within Preston County .
It covers approximately 55.82 square miles and serves a population of
854 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26425
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,029. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 26425 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
854
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
077
Geography
Land area
55.82 sq mi
Water area
0.91 sq mi
Latitude
39.2903
Longitude
-79.7185
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.4%
48.6%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
29.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
19.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$46,029
Median household income
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 101 11.8% 18 and over 753 88.2% 65 and over 271 31.7% Median age 53.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % White 836 96.4% Two or more races 16 1.8% Hispanic or Latino 13 1.5% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.4%
48.6%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
29.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
19.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 11.0% $15k–$25k 17.9% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 14.0% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 6.9% $150k–$200k 7.1% Median income $46,029
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,800 Median rent / month $642 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 23.6% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.9% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 10.2% 1980–1989 24.5% 1970–1979 2.7% 1960–1969 2.5% 1950–1959 6.9% 1940–1949 8.5% 1939 or earlier 32.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 6.5% 2 bedrooms 38.7% 3 bedrooms 41.8% 4 bedrooms 8.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 40.2% 2 vehicles 40.2% 3 or more 15.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.6% Electricity 23.8% Propane / LP gas 10.5% Fuel oil 9.5% Wood 10.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 201 47.9% Cohabiting couple 27 6.4% Male householder, no spouse 77 18.3% Female householder, no spouse 115 27.4% Households with children under 18 68 16.2% Households with seniors (65+) 214 51.0% Average household size 2.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.5% 16.3% Married 45.6% 53.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.5% 17.6% Divorced 21.4% 12.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.4% Bachelor's or higher 13.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 6 6.7% Elementary school 49 54.4% High school 32 35.6% College / grad school 3 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.1%
Public administration
10.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Professional & management
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.0% Service 17.5% Sales & office 25.8% Natural resources & construction 10.2% Production & transportation 31.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.0% Government 27.7% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.7% Carpool 16.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 1.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 32.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.5% Retirement income 35.2% Supplemental Security 9.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.6% High blood pressure 43.4% High cholesterol 37.6% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 38.8% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 12.3% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.6% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 29.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.7% Depression 26.6% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 83.2% Visited dentist 55.1% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 68 9.0%
Disability % Any disability 29.6% Under 18 9.9% 18–64 years 22.8% 65 and over 49.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.9% Public insurance 59.3% No insurance 14.3% Uninsured under 19 5.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 837 98.0% 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) 854 100.0% Born in same state 854 100.0% Born in different state 720 84.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 375 43.9% Italian 75 8.8% French 40 4.7%
Ancestry Count % English 10 1.2% Dutch 3 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.2% Internet access 78.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26425
What city is ZIP code 26425 in?
ZIP code 26425 is primarily assigned to Rowlesburg, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26425 in?
ZIP code 26425 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26425 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 26425 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 26425 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 26425 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26425?
24% of residents in ZIP code 26425 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 26425 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 26425 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 26425 in?
ZIP code 26425 observes the EST timezone.
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