26104 ZIP Code
Parkersburg, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26104 |
| City/Town: | Parkersburg |
| County: | Wood |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,011 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,604 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,086 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,258 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,700 |
| Land Area: | 37.0 sq miles
95.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2780, -81.4760 |
Population Information (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,011 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,862 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,149 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 897 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 683 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 952 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 897 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 901 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,790 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,549 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,392 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 938 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,272 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,030 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,231 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 479 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $699 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,258 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,319 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 939 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,383 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,936 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,681 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 293 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 663 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,160 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,642 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,458 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,565 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 900 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,604 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,283 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,325 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,086 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,342 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,105 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 221 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,058 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,710 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 962 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 417 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,221 | 95.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 191 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 191 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 53 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 355 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 115 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 201 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 147 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26104 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 350 | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 449 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 969 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,024 | 14.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,086 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 961 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 707 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,044 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 453 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 276 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26104 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,743 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 604 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 125 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 420 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26104 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 119 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 291 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 739 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 89 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,220 | 17.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 429 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 12 | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 584 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 806 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,649 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 510 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 300 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 357 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,670 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,432 | 65.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,169 | 44.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,027 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26104 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,780 | 65.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,007 | 41.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,238 | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 384 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 196 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,084 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26104 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,967 | 72.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 73 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 101 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 291 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 443 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 392 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 355 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 636 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26104 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 408 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 441 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,091 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 741 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,383 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,163 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,704 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 502 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 825 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26104 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 194 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 643 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,639 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,331 | 40.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,218 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 233 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26104 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,135 | 70.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 23 | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,042 | 27.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26104 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 821 | 11.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,825 | 38.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,717 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 956 | 13.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26104 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 545 | 10.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,094 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 981 | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,193 | 22.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,245 | 23.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 193 | 3.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 80 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26104 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,054 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $341 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $699 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,319 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,911 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 924 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,494 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,361 | 32.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,554 | 21.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,906 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.14 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26104 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,553 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,979 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,089 | 47.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 344 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 966 | 14.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,644 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26104 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,667 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 133 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 168 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,263 | 47.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 751 | 28.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 352 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,875 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,252 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,697 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,855 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 245 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,206 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,404 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26104 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,073 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,843 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,107 | 60.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 700 | 38.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 312 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26104 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,733 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 156 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 278 | 178.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 278 | 178.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 278 | 178.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | 15.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 14.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 54 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 9.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26104 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,114 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,701 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 413 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 125 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 144 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 126 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26104 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,319 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,480 | 88.5% | 89.4% |
Parkersburg, WV26104