Zip code 26519: Albright, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26519?

26519 is assigned to Albright, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26519 in?

26519 is in Preston County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26519?

About 2,363 people live in 26519, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26519?

The median household income in 26519 is $54,328.

Q: What zip codes are near 26519?

The closest zip codes to 26519 are 26525, 26537, 26542, 26764, 26524.

Residential delivery areaPreston CountyEastern Time

Population

2,363

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$129K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$682/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

60 sq mi

39 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26519

26519 is a rural zip code in Albright, West Virginia (Preston County), covering 60 sq mi of land. About 2,363 people live here, or 39 per square mile. The median resident is 36.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,328 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,500, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $682 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.

How 26519 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers17.6%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%149th of 650 in WV
Government workers21.3%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%283rd of 650 in WV
Poverty rate14.9%
69th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%371st of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%138th of 662 in WV
Homeownership rate70.8%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%529th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters51.7%
54th
U.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%210th of 499 in WV
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min321st of 485 in WV
Broadband access91.8%
47th
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%161st of 661 in WV
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%406th of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers8.4%
38th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%180th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1820.3%
34th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%291st of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate3.9%
32nd
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%326th of 652 in WV
Median age36.4
30th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7549th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older13.8%
29th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%551st of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.400
21st
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471354th of 656 in WV
Housing vacancy3.7%
18th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%578th of 661 in WV
Per capita income$28,605
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203313th of 659 in WV
Work from home6.5%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%267th of 650 in WV
Median household income$54,328
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608287th of 540 in WV
Median home value$128,500
6th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600270th of 550 in WV
Population density39/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi367th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher12%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%389th of 662 in WV
Population2,363
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373161st of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$31,429
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162498th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%219th of 650 in WV
Median gross rent$682
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872219th of 297 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%212th of 663 in WV
Diversity index3.1
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3439th of 663 in WV

Measure	26519	Preston	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Healthcare workers	17.6%	13.5%	12.5%	9.7%	98th	149th of 650
Government workers	21.3%	19.6%	20.3%	14.5%	88th	283rd of 650
Poverty rate	14.9%	13.8%	16.7%	12.5%	69th	371st of 661
Uninsured rate	9.4%	7.9%	6%	8.4%	68th	138th of 662
Homeownership rate	70.8%	81.5%	74.9%	65.2%	55th	529th of 661
Rent-burdened renters	51.7%	51.4%	48.9%	51.1%	54th	210th of 499
Average commute	26.3 min	31.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	52nd	321st of 485
Broadband access	91.8%	86.4%	86.1%	91%	47th	161st of 661
Veterans	5.6%	6.8%	7.4%	6.2%	47th	406th of 663
Self-employed workers	8.4%	8.6%	6.8%	10%	38th	180th of 650
Residents under 18	20.3%	17.9%	20%	22%	34th	291st of 663
Unemployment rate	3.9%	5.3%	5.4%	5.2%	32nd	326th of 652
Median age	36.4	43.3	42.7	38.9	30th	549th of 661
Residents 65 and older	13.8%	20.5%	21%	17.2%	29th	551st of 663
Income inequality (Gini)	0.400	0.408	0.471	0.483	21st	354th of 656
Housing vacancy	3.7%	15.6%	15.4%	10.1%	18th	578th of 661
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,605	$29,033	$34,203	$44,673	15th	313th of 659
Work from home	6.5%	8.6%	9.1%	15.1%	14th	267th of 650
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,328	$61,880	$59,608	$80,734	13th	287th of 540
Median home value	$128,500	$162,800	$162,600	$332,700	6th	270th of 550
Population density	39/sq mi	53/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	367th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12%	17.5%	24.1%	35.7%	5th	389th of 662
Population	2,363	34,160	1,778,373	334,922,499	4th	161st of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,429	$40,393	$43,162	$49,666	4th	498th of 615
Tech workers	0.3%	2.2%	2.2%	3.8%	4th	219th of 650
Median gross rent	$682	$750	$872	$1,413	2nd	219th of 297
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	2nd	212th of 663
Diversity index	3.1	23.2	19.3	61.4	1st	439th of 663

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

Under 5

11%

5–17

13%

18–24

15%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.4

Under 18

20.3%

65 and over

13.8%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

3.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 850
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 62.6%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 26.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

33%

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26519

$54,328

Preston Co.

$61,880

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,605

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.400

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26519

$128,500

Preston Co.

$162,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26519

$682

Preston Co.

$750

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 883
Owner-occupied: 70.8%
Vacant: 3.7%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

26%

20–29

29%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Transportation and moving

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Office and admin

12%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Education

Food service

Production

Management

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Business and finance

0.3%

Computer and math

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

24%

Manufacturing

17%

Education

15%

Construction

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Retail

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Other services

0.8%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$31,429

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26519	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,875	$74,888
Service	$23,421	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,135	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,150	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

48%

Some college

16%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 91.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.8%
No internet access: 8%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Albright
State: West Virginia
County: Preston County
Center point: 39.5692° N, 79.6271° W
Land area: 60 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26519

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26525	Bruceton Mills, WV	5.9 mi	8,630	$82,114	$216,100
26537	Kingwood, WV	7.1 mi	5,276	$59,844	$169,900
26542	Masontown, WV	8.3 mi	2,067	$54,375	$152,000
26764	Terra Alta, WV	9.1 mi	4,175	$61,010	$150,500
26524	Bretz, WV	9.8 mi	77	$110,855	$112,500
26547	Reedsville, WV	10 mi	2,828	$76,084	$204,000
26520	Arthurdale, WV	12 mi	483	—	$198,400
15440	Gibbon Glade, PA	12 mi	297	$66,250	—
21531	Friendsville, MD	12 mi	2,487	$63,750	$180,300
21541	Mc Henry, MD	13 mi	1,335	$82,955	$342,500
26507	Morgantown, WV · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
26531	Dellslow, WV · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 26519

What city is zip code 26519?

26519 is assigned to Albright, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26519 in?

26519 is in Preston County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26519?

About 2,363 people live in 26519, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26519 in?

26519 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26519?

The median household income in 26519 is $54,328.

What zip codes are near 26519?

The closest zip codes to 26519 are 26525, 26537, 26542, 26764, 26524.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26519, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.