26181 ZIP Code — Washington, WV

Wood County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26181 is located in Washington, West Virginia, within Wood County. It covers approximately 38.93 square miles and serves a population of 6,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26181

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,959. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 47% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26181 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,658

population

38.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26181 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26181

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26181. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26133 Belleville (5.2 mi) 45742 Little Hocking (5.5 mi) 26101 Parkersburg (5.9 mi) 26121 Mineral Wells (7.6 mi) 26120 Mineral Wells (7.6 mi) 26106 Parkersburg (7.9 mi) 26150 Mineral Wells (8.5 mi) 45772 Reedsville (9.5 mi) 45714 Belpre (9.6 mi) 45723 Coolville (10.3 mi) 45784 Vincent (11.3 mi) 26142 Davisville (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,658
Population density	171 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	38.93 sq mi
Water area	4.33 sq mi
Latitude	39.1930
Longitude	-81.6739
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,658

Population

171

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$80,959

Median household income

$37,782

Per capita income

$193,200

Median home value

$787

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

2,479

Housing units

32.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

113

154

5–9

153

319

10–14

316

226

15–19

223

20–24

265

25–34

263

411

35–44

406

333

45–54

329

293

55–59

291

210

60–64

208

470

65–74

466

403

75–84

399

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,396	21.0%
18 and over	5,262	79.0%
65 and over	1,871	28.1%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,538	97.5%
Two or more races	76	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	45	0.7%
Other race	23	0.3%
Black or African American	21	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$80,959

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,200
Median rent / month	$787
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	13.9%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.0%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,688	66.0%
Cohabiting couple	153	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	428	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	290	11.3%
Households with children under 18	746	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,232	48.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.4%	21.7%
Married	58.7%	64.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	5.5%
Divorced	20.5%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.9%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	5.7%
Kindergarten	35	2.3%
Elementary school	740	47.9%
High school	425	27.5%
College / grad school	258	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Public administration 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	15.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	29.0%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 1.5%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	47.0%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	442	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	29.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,431	96.6%
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)	6,618	99.4%
Born in same state	6,579	98.8%
Born in different state	4,709	70.7%
Foreign born	39	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	40	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,594	23.9%
Italian	885	13.3%
Arab	420	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	86	1.3%
German	11	0.2%
Polish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26181

What city is ZIP code 26181 in?

ZIP code 26181 is primarily assigned to Washington, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26181 in?

ZIP code 26181 falls within Wood County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26181 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 26181 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 26181 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26181 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26181 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 26181 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26181?

The median home value in ZIP code 26181 is $193,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26181 in?

ZIP code 26181 observes the EST timezone.