26764 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to TERRA ALTA, WV 26764

26764 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Terra Alta, West Virginia. Median household income here ($26,726) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($100,000) are significantly above average for the Morgantown metro area.

The average family income here is $37,909/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 26764 is $32,194.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 26764 earn an average of $20,683/year. Women earn only $16,138/year.

1,621 people in 26764 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 26764? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.6 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 2,089 men and 2,131 women. The median age for men is 44 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,541 people (out of the 4,220 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,768 homes, and 88 businesses every day. 36 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

26764 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tianjin, China!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,681 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 4,220
  • White Population: 4,186
  • Black Population: 21
  • Hispanic Population: 19
  • Asian Population: 3
  • Hawaiian Population: 1
  • Indian Population: 30
  • Male Population: 2,089
  • Female Population: 2,131
  • Median Age: 45
  • Median Age of Males: 44
  • Median Age of Females: 45
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: West Virginia
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Morgantown WV
  • County: Preston
  • City: Terra Alta
  • Longitude: -79.5
  • Latitude: 39.4
  • Elevation: 2,681 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 304
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,591
  • Drive alone: 1,238
  • Carpool: 292
  • Public transit: 2
  • Ride bikes or walk: 36

  • Average commute time: 24.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 88
  •    5 - 9: 258
  •    10 - 14: 142
  •    15 - 19: 246
  •    20 - 24: 250
  •    25 - 29: 81
  •    30 - 34: 182
  •    35 - 39: 25
  •    40 - 44: 64
  •    45 - 59: 118
  •    60 - 89: 90
  •    90 plus: 47
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $100,000
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,401
  • Businesses: 70
  • Employees: 403
  • Annual Payroll: $9,187,000
  • Average Family Income: $37,909
  • Median Family Income: $26,726
  • Average Income for Men: $20,683
  • Average Income for Women: $16,138
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 077
  • State FIPS Code: 54

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Schools in 26764 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Terra Alta/East Preston Elementary School
1103 East State Avenue
Terra Alta, WV 26764
(304) 789-2596

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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 26764 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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