26716 ZIP Code – Eglon, West Virginia
Located in Eglon, West Virginia, ZIP code 26716 is a small ZIP code within Preston County with a population of approximately 957 residents. The median household income is $69,167 — above the West Virginia average and near the national average. Median home values of $130,700 are well below the national average, with 59.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $829 is below the national average. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Bachelor's degree attainment is 29.0%, near the national average. At 26.7, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 26705, 26707, 26292.
ZIP Code 26716 Data
Population
957
Median Household Income
$69,167
Median Home Value
$130,700
Median Rent
$829
Median Age
26.7
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.0%
County
Preston County
State
West Virginia
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ZIP 26716 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26716 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 957 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $829 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 26.7 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.0% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26705 – Aurora
- 26707 – Bayard
- 26292 – Thomas
- 26425 – Rowlesburg
- 26720 – Gormania
- 21550 – Oakland
- 26287 – Parsons
- 26269 – Hambleton
- 26764 – Terra Alta
- 26260 – Davis
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26705 | AURORA | 620 | $52,721 |
| 26707 | BAYARD | 263 | $26,250 |
| 26292 | THOMAS | 710 | $53,500 |
| 26425 | ROWLESBURG | 854 | $46,029 |
| 26720 | GORMANIA | 170 | Not provided |