Zip code 26764: Terra Alta, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26764?

26764 is assigned to Terra Alta, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26764 in?

26764 is in Preston County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26764?

About 4,175 people live in 26764, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26764?

The median household income in 26764 is $61,010.

Q: What zip codes are near 26764?

The closest zip codes to 26764 are 26537, 26705, 26519, 21550, 21541.

Residential delivery areaPreston CountyEastern Time

Population

4,175

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$151K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$769/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

93 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

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

About 26764

26764 is a rural zip code in Terra Alta, West Virginia (Preston County), covering 93 sq mi of land. About 4,175 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,010 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $150,500, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $769 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.4 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; sales; and management.

How 26764 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy30.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%116th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters69.4%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%120th of 499 in WV
Veterans11.4%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%126th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate22.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%210th of 661 in WV
Average commute33.4 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min154th of 485 in WV
Median age44.8
85th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7346th of 661 in WV
Government workers17.5%
74th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%361st of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%233rd of 652 in WV
Residents 65 and older19.6%
71st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%399th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate76.4%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%448th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%154th of 662 in WV
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%134th of 650 in WV
Tech workers2.9%
50th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%83rd of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.419
36th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471288th of 656 in WV
Residents under 1819.7%
29th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%318th of 663 in WV
Median household income$61,010
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608210th of 540 in WV
Median earnings per worker$39,613
20th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162329th of 615 in WV
Per capita income$29,762
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203286th of 659 in WV
Diversity index21.7
14th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3116th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers6.6%
12th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%425th of 650 in WV
Broadband access84.6%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%345th of 661 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%320th of 662 in WV
Median home value$150,500
9th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600210th of 550 in WV
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%306th of 650 in WV
Population4,175
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373109th of 663 in WV
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi340th of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$769
5th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872176th of 297 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%243rd of 663 in WV

Measure	26764	Preston	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Housing vacancy	30.7%	15.6%	15.4%	10.1%	98th	116th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	69.4%	51.4%	48.9%	51.1%	97th	120th of 499
Veterans	11.4%	6.8%	7.4%	6.2%	93rd	126th of 663
Poverty rateWeakness	22.6%	13.8%	16.7%	12.5%	89th	210th of 661
Average commuteWeakness	33.4 min	31.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	88th	154th of 485
Median age	44.8	43.3	42.7	38.9	85th	346th of 661
Government workers	17.5%	19.6%	20.3%	14.5%	74th	361st of 650
Unemployment rate	6.3%	5.3%	5.4%	5.2%	72nd	233rd of 652
Residents 65 and older	19.6%	20.5%	21%	17.2%	71st	399th of 663
Homeownership rate	76.4%	81.5%	74.9%	65.2%	70th	448th of 661
Uninsured rate	9%	7.9%	6%	8.4%	65th	154th of 662
Self-employed workers	10%	8.6%	6.8%	10%	59th	134th of 650
Tech workers	2.9%	2.2%	2.2%	3.8%	50th	83rd of 650
Income inequality (Gini)	0.419	0.408	0.471	0.483	36th	288th of 656
Residents under 18	19.7%	17.9%	20%	22%	29th	318th of 663
Median household income	$61,010	$61,880	$59,608	$80,734	22nd	210th of 540
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,613	$40,393	$43,162	$49,666	20th	329th of 615
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,762	$29,033	$34,203	$44,673	18th	286th of 659
Diversity index	21.7	23.2	19.3	61.4	14th	116th of 663
Healthcare workers	6.6%	13.5%	12.5%	9.7%	12th	425th of 650
Broadband accessWeakness	84.6%	86.4%	86.1%	91%	11th	345th of 661
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.2%	17.5%	24.1%	35.7%	10th	320th of 662
Median home value	$150,500	$162,800	$162,600	$332,700	9th	210th of 550
Work from home	5.3%	8.6%	9.1%	15.1%	9th	306th of 650
Population	4,175	34,160	1,778,373	334,922,499	7th	109th of 663
Population density	45/sq mi	53/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	340th of 663
Median gross rent	$769	$750	$872	$1,413	5th	176th of 297
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	243rd 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

15%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

17%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.8

Under 18

19.7%

65 and over

19.6%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

21.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

52.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,731
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 61.5%
Married couples: 48.1%
Living alone: 29.5%
Veterans (of adults): 11.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26764

$61,010

Preston Co.

$61,880

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,762

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.419

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26764

$150,500

Preston Co.

$162,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26764

$769

Preston Co.

$750

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,497
Owner-occupied: 76.4%
Vacant: 30.7%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 69.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.3%
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

17%

20–29

19%

30–44

28%

45–59

12%

60+

12%

Average commute

33.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Sales

13%

Management

12%

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Food service

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Production

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

16%

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Education

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Other services

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$39,613

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26764	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,250	$74,888
Service	$25,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,500	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,713	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,844	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

47%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 84.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.5%
No internet access: 13.6%
Without health insurance: 9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Terra Alta
State: West Virginia
County: Preston County
Center point: 39.4465° N, 79.5639° W
Land area: 93 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Terra Alta1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26764

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26537	Kingwood, WV	8.3 mi	5,276	$59,844	$169,900
26705	Aurora, WV	8.5 mi	716	$40,500	$152,100
26519	Albright, WV	9.1 mi	2,363	$54,328	$128,500
21550	Oakland, MD	9.9 mi	13,691	$64,921	$233,300
21541	Mc Henry, MD	12 mi	1,335	$82,955	$342,500
26444	Tunnelton, WV	12 mi	3,490	$44,004	$119,800
26425	Rowlesburg, WV	12 mi	999	$47,667	$93,400
26410	Newburg, WV	13 mi	577	$50,607	$57,900
26716	Eglon, WV	14 mi	944	$80,375	$144,300
26547	Reedsville, WV	14 mi	2,828	$76,084	$204,000
26520	Arthurdale, WV	14 mi	483	—	$198,400
26524	Bretz, WV	15 mi	77	$110,855	$112,500

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Questions about 26764

What city is zip code 26764?

26764 is assigned to Terra Alta, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26764 in?

26764 is in Preston County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26764?

About 4,175 people live in 26764, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26764 in?

26764 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26764?

The median household income in 26764 is $61,010.

What zip codes are near 26764?

The closest zip codes to 26764 are 26537, 26705, 26519, 21550, 21541.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26764, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.