26542 ZIP Code – Masontown, West Virginia
26542 is a small ZIP code in Masontown, West Virginia, part of Preston County with a population of approximately 2,039 residents. At $54,924, the median household income here runs near the West Virginia average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $141,500 are well below the national average, with 86.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,063 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 2.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate is 12.4%, near the national average. An estimated 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 39.8, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 26524, 26547, 26520.
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ZIP 26542 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26542 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,039 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $141k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,063 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.7% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26524 – Bretz
- 26547 – Reedsville
- 26520 – Arthurdale
- 26508 – Morgantown
- 26537 – Kingwood
- 26519 – Albright
- 26505 – Morgantown
- 26374 – Independence
- 26525 – Bruceton Mills
- 26506 – Morgantown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26524 | BRETZ | 175 | Not provided |
| 26547 | REEDSVILLE | 2,849 | $62,795 |
| 26520 | ARTHURDALE | 492 | Not provided |
| 26508 | MORGANTOWN | 38,427 | $79,650 |
| 26537 | KINGWOOD | 5,509 | $58,043 |