Zip code 26075: Windsor Heights, West Virginia
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 26075
26075 is a small-town zip code in Windsor Heights, West Virginia (Brooke County), covering 3.1 sq mi of land. About 519 people live here, or 169 per square mile. The median resident is 51.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,750 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $62,200, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $888 a month.
17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.3 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and education.
How 26075 compares
- Veterans25.7%99thU.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%12th of 663 in WV
- Homeownership rate92.5%98thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%161st of 661 in WV
- Unemployment rate12.1%97thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%103rd of 652 in WV
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · WV 21%148th of 663 in WV
- Median age51.196thU.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7190th of 661 in WV
- Housing vacancy23.2%95thU.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%216th of 661 in WV
- Poverty rate26.2%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%155th of 661 in WV
- Average commute31.3 min80thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min198th of 485 in WV
- Uninsured rate11.9%80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%82nd of 662 in WV
- Government workers18.1%77thU.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%351st of 650 in WV
- 74thU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%173rd of 499 in WV
- Residents under 1821.4%43rdU.S. 22% · WV 20%248th of 663 in WV
- Broadband access88.2%24thU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%254th of 661 in WV
- 21stU.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%402nd of 650 in WV
- 20thU.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%38th of 663 in WV
- Population density169/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi132nd of 663 in WV
- Per capita income$30,09019thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203275th of 659 in WV
- Median earnings per worker$39,16719thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162339th of 615 in WV
- 16thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471378th of 656 in WV
- Median household income$53,75013thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608295th of 540 in WV
- 13thU.S. $1,413 · WV $87299th of 297 in WV
- 13thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%290th of 662 in WV
- Work from home4.5%6thU.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%331st of 650 in WV
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3289th of 663 in WV
- 3rdU.S. 10% · WV 6.8%314th of 650 in WV
- Population5191stU.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373441st of 663 in WV
- Median home value$62,2001stU.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600502nd of 550 in WV
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%261st of 650 in WV
| Measure | 26075 | Brooke | WV | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 25.7% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 12th of 663 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 92.5% | 74.6% | 74.9% | 65.2% | 161st of 661 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 103rd of 652 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 30.1% | 25.2% | 21% | 17.2% | 148th of 663 | |
| Median age | 51.1 | 46.6 | 42.7 | 38.9 | 190th of 661 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.2% | 9.5% | 15.4% | 10.1% | 216th of 661 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26.2% | 13.1% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 155th of 661 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 31.3 min | 24.8 min | 26.6 min | 26.4 min | 198th of 485 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 11.9% | 6% | 6% | 8.4% | 82nd of 662 | |
| Government workers | 18.1% | 15.6% | 20.3% | 14.5% | 351st of 650 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.1% | 37.8% | 48.9% | 51.1% | 173rd of 499 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.4% | 17.2% | 20% | 22% | 248th of 663 | |
| Broadband access | 88.2% | 83.1% | 86.1% | 91% | 254th of 661 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.5% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 9.7% | 402nd of 650 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 14.1% | 38th of 663 | |
| Population density | 169/sq mi | 245/sq mi | 74/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 132nd of 663 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,090 | $34,184 | $34,203 | $44,673 | 275th of 659 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $39,167 | $42,664 | $43,162 | $49,666 | 339th of 615 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.394 | 0.437 | 0.471 | 0.483 | 378th of 656 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,750 | $54,316 | $59,608 | $80,734 | 295th of 540 | |
| Median gross rent | $888 | $645 | $872 | $1,413 | 99th of 297 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 16.5% | 23.4% | 24.1% | 35.7% | 290th of 662 | |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 331st of 650 | |
| Diversity index | 9.2 | 14.4 | 19.3 | 61.4 | 289th of 663 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.4% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 10% | 314th of 650 | |
| Population | 519 | 21,805 | 1,778,373 | 334,922,499 | 441st of 663 | |
| Median home value | $62,200 | $141,500 | $162,600 | $332,700 | 502nd of 550 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% | 261st of 650 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White95%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 212
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 60.8%
- Married couples
- 42%
- Living alone
- 33.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 25.7%
- Male / female
- 60% / 40%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 276
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Vacant
- 23.2%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 57.1%
- Home value to income
- 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 26075 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $57,813 | $74,888 |
| Service | $17,143 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $33,125 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $47,188 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,375 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.9%
- Households with broadband
- 88.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 72.2%
- No internet access
- 7.5%
- Without health insurance
- 11.9%
- Limited-English households
- 0.5%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Windsor Heights
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Brooke County
- Center point
- 40.1964° N, 80.6500° W
- Land area
- 3.1 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Windsor Heights5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 26075
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26058 | Short Creek, WV | 0.9 mi | — |
| 26030 | Beech Bottom, WV | 1.9 mi | $33,125 |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 3 mi | $56,813 |
| 26074 | West Liberty, WV | 3.5 mi | $50,000 |
| 43971 | Yorkville, OH | 4.2 mi | $49,327 |
| 43943 | Rayland, OH | 4.4 mi | $54,784 |
| 43913 | Brilliant, OH | 5 mi | $43,914 |
| 26032 | Bethany, WV | 5.2 mi | $58,750 |
| 26070 | Wellsburg, WV | 5.7 mi | $52,359 |
| 43935 | Martins Ferry, OH | 7.1 mi | $45,923 |
| 43938 | Mingo Junction, OH | 7.2 mi | $55,446 |
| 43917 | Dillonvale, OH | 7.6 mi | $59,280 |
Questions about 26075
What city is zip code 26075?
26075 is assigned to Windsor Heights, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 26075 in?
26075 is in Brooke County, West Virginia.
What is the population of 26075?
About 519 people live in 26075, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 26075 in?
26075 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 26075?
The median household income in 26075 is $53,750.
What zip codes are near 26075?
The closest zip codes to 26075 are 26058, 26030, 43963, 26074, 43971.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26075, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.