🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

26181

Washington

ZIP Code 26181 is a standard zip code serving Washington, Washington, West Virginia (WV), in Wood County, United States. It has an estimated population of 6,127 with a median household income of $56,908. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: West Virginia (WV)
County: Wood
City: Washington
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.206800
Longitude: -81.657700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 38.09 mi²
Water Area: 2.73 mi²
Population Density: 161.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.276436°N, 39.148191°S, -81.606587°E, -81.756384°W

With 6,127 residents spread across 38.09 square miles, this area has a population density of 161.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

6,127

Population

60th percentile

$56,908

Median Income

65th percentile

$145,200

Median Home Value

55th percentile

38.09 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 26181 is $56,908, and the median home value is $145,200.

Housing

2,560

Total Units

2,402

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

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