26175 ZIP Code — Sistersville, WV

Tyler County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26175 is located in Sistersville, West Virginia, within Tyler County. It covers approximately 41.25 square miles and serves a population of 3,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26175

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 $108,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,514. 56% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26175 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,216

population

41.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26175 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26175

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26175. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sistersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26159 Paden City (5.6 mi) 26146 Friendly (6.1 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (6.6 mi) 43946 Sardis (8.1 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (9.1 mi) 26320 Alma (10.8 mi) 26167 Reader (11.5 mi) 26155 New Martinsville (12.4 mi) 26170 Saint Marys (14.3 mi) 43915 Clarington (14.9 mi) 43793 Woodsfield (16.3 mi) 26419 Pine Grove (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,216
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	41.25 sq mi
Water area	3.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.5402
Longitude	-80.9649
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	51.1%	49.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,216

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$56,514

Median household income

$27,054

Per capita income

$108,100

Median home value

$532

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,297

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

127

5–9

121

10–14

15–19

20–24

150

25–34

143

176

35–44

168

230

45–54

219

145

55–59

139

155

60–64

149

211

65–74

202

107

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	642	20.0%
18 and over	2,574	80.0%
65 and over	700	21.8%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	3,011	90.5%
Two or more races	147	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	111	3.3%
Black or African American	58	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	49.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$56,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.1%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,100
Median rent / month	$532
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.0%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	521	43.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	277	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	364	30.5%
Households with children under 18	223	18.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	475	39.7%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	28.7%
Married	47.4%	43.0%
Separated	3.3%	3.3%
Widowed	2.4%	17.5%
Divorced	18.9%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 52.4%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	5.2%
Kindergarten	46	10.3%
Elementary school	294	66.1%
High school	52	11.7%
College / grad school	30	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Transportation & utilities 16.7%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 1.6%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,027	94.1%
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)	3,192	99.3%
Born in same state	3,175	98.7%
Born in different state	2,416	75.1%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	24	0.7%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	488	15.2%
Arab	258	8%
Italian	245	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	1.4%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26175

What city is ZIP code 26175 in?

ZIP code 26175 is primarily assigned to Sistersville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26175 in?

ZIP code 26175 falls within Tyler County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26175 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26175 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26175 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 26175 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26175?

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 poverty rate in ZIP code 26175?

16% of residents in ZIP code 26175 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26175 in?

ZIP code 26175 observes the EST timezone.