26456 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to WEST UNION, WV 26456

26456 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in West Union, West Virginia. Median household income here ($25,465) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $77,900) are fairly typical for the Clarksburg area.

The average family income here is $42,856/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 26456 is $30,875.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 26456 earn an average of $26,110/year. Women earn only $14,614/year.

1,462 people in 26456 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 26456? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 26456 is 35.6 minutes!

The median age here is 45. There are 1,871 men and 1,863 women. The median age for men is 44 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,669 people (out of the 3,734 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,634 homes, and 109 businesses every day. 75 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

26456 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Pyongyang, North Korea!) and -81 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 828 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 3,734
  • White Population: 3,716
  • Black Population: 8
  • Hispanic Population: 7
  • Asian Population: 6
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 47
  • Male Population: 1,871
  • Female Population: 1,863
  • Median Age: 45
  • Median Age of Males: 44
  • Median Age of Females: 45
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • CSA Name: Fairmont-Clarksburg, WV
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Clarksburg WV
  • County: Doddridge
  • City: West Union
  • Longitude: -80.8
  • Latitude: 39.3
  • Elevation: 829 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,403
  • Drive alone: 1,060
  • Carpool: 234
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 75

  • Average commute time: 35.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 65
  •    5 - 9: 127
  •    10 - 14: 175
  •    15 - 19: 160
  •    20 - 24: 106
  •    25 - 29: 58
  •    30 - 34: 198
  •    35 - 39: 53
  •    40 - 44: 67
  •    45 - 59: 161
  •    60 - 89: 119
  •    90 plus: 114
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $77,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $30,733
  • Businesses: 60
  • Employees: 461
  • Annual Payroll: $11,758,000
  • Average Family Income: $42,856
  • Median Family Income: $25,465
  • Average Income for Men: $26,110
  • Average Income for Women: $14,614
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 017
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 26456 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Doddridge County Elementary School
Route 2 Box 35 D
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3294
Middle Schools
Doddridge County Middle School
Rt. 2, Box 35 C
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
High Schools
Doddridge County High School
201 Stuart Street
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 26456 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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