ZIP Code 26159, West Virginia
ZIP Code 26159 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 26159 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Tyler County / Wetzel County, West Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,446. The land area covers 1.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,446 | ±400 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 968 | ±143 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,128 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 968 | ±143 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 160 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $104,100 | ±$10,488 |
| Median Gross Rent | $719 | ±$35 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,190 | ±$9,864 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,326 | ±$4,958 |
| Poverty Rate | 12% | ±6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 293 | ±154 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±5.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 994 | ±180 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 7,843 (2024)
ID: 176952
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PAYROLL CLERK
PO BOX 66, MIDDLEBOURNE WV 26149-0066
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Middlebourne, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Martinsville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Saint Marys, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Woodsfield, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | New Martinsville, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Paden City, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Paden City, WV |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PADEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.3 mi away | 114 S. 4TH AVENUE, PADEN CITY, WV, 26159 |
(304) 337-9333
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NEW MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 160 WASHINGTON STREET, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, 26155 |
(304) 455-4545
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SISTERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 518 WELLS STREET, SISTERSVILLE, WV, 26175 |
(304) 625-6701
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TYLER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 300 BROAD STREET, MIDDLEBOURNE, WV, 26149 |
(304) 758-4304
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NEW MATAMORAS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 101 MERCHANT STREET, NEW MATAMORAS, OH, 45767 |
(740) 865-3386
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PINE GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 756 ALLEY ADDITION, PINE GROVE, WV, 26419 |
(304) 889-3288
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MONROE COUNTY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 96 HOME AVE., WOODSFIELD, OH, 43793 |
(740) 472-1954
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POWHATAN POINT BRANCH
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 297 N ROUTE 7, POWHATAN POINT, OH, 43942 |
(740) 795-4624
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PLEASANTS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 101 LAFAYETTE ST., ST. MARYS, WV, 26170 |
(304) 684-7494
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CENTER POINT
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 8871 WV ROUTE 23, SALEM, WV, 26426 |
(304) 782-2461
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HANNIBAL LOCKS & DAM, OH US, located 5.4 miles from ZCTA5 26159. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.3° | 20.4° | 29.4° | 3.67" | — |
| February | 41.8° | 22.2° | 32.0° | 3.13" | — |
| March | 51.0° | 28.7° | 39.8° | 3.89" | — |
| April | 63.9° | 37.8° | 50.9° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 72.6° | 48.3° | 60.5° | 4.50" | — |
| June | 80.0° | 57.3° | 68.7° | 4.51" | — |
| July | 83.3° | 62.0° | 72.7° | 4.67" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 61.0° | 71.9° | 3.58" | — |
| September | 77.0° | 54.4° | 65.7° | 3.70" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 42.7° | 54.1° | 3.04" | — |
| November | 53.0° | 32.0° | 42.5° | 2.85" | — |
| December | 42.5° | 25.7° | 34.1° | 3.58" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paden City city | City | 0.3 mi | — |
| Sardis CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| New Martinsville city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Sistersville city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Hannibal CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Middlebourne town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 26159. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.