What to know about ZIP 26102
ZIP code 26102 covers ZIP 26102 with a population of about 2,608.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.8 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the PARKERSBURG media market.
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ZIP Code 26102 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,608
Density
N/A
Median income
$29,939
-60% vs US avg
Home value
$47,800
-86% vs US avg
Median rent
$611
-47% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 26102
Income and economy in ZIP 26102
Median household income in ZIP 26102 is about $29,939 — about 60% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 43.4%; unemployment rate near 21.8%; 6.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Transportation, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 9.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 26102
Median home value is about $47,800 — about 86% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $611 (about 47% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 44.8% (about 20.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 26102, a household would need roughly $13,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $307. That sits below the local median household income ($29,939), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.