26170 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 26170, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

26170 is a zip code in Pleasants County and Ritchie County, West Virginia, which covers District A, District B, District C, District D, Clay, and Grant, with a total population of 6,374 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 26170 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 26170.

The estimated population of people living in 26170 is 6,374, with a median age of 42.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 26170 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,374
+5.83%
+7.60%
2020
6,023
 -4.02% -
2019
6,275
+5.44%
-
2018
5,951
+0.46%
-
2017
5,924
 - -

Population of 26170 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 26170 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.9%
97.9%
 -2.04%
Black/African American
0.9%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.8%
 +62.50%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.3%
 +23.08%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 26170 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 26170 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 26170 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 26170 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.9 -0.69% 41.7 +3.22% 45 -2.6%
2020 43.2 -0.23% 40.4 -1.7% 46.2 0%
2019 43.3 -0.69% 41.1 -0.48% 46.2 -0.65%
2018 43.6 +0.93% 41.3 +2.74% 46.5 +2.42%
2017 43.2 - 40.2 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 26170 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 26170 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 249 +11.1% 259 +19.04% 277 302
10 to 19 474 +5.9% 275 +21.86% 483 334
20 to 29 446 +6.47% 279 -0.67% 474 272
30 to 39 474 -13.31% 229 +25.12% 412 281
40 to 49 464 +24.39% 462 -0.25% 578 453
50 to 59 493 +19.46% 421 -18.54% 590 347
60 to 69 351 +7.87% 287 +53.75% 377 466
70+ 352 -3.16% 409 -4.2% 336 392

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 26170 zip code is $54,437.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 26170.

  • Under 25
    $54,007.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,308.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,815.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 26170 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 26170, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 26170 is currently $78,335.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.51% of households in 26170 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 26170 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 26170 is $28,863.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 26170 by the total population of 26170.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 26170 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 26170 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.63%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 26170 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 26170 zip over the age of 16 is 5,261.

Of those people, a total of 53.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 26170 is 49.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 26170 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 283 32.90% 9.70%
20 to 24 years 434 55.10% 23.00%
25 to 29 years 312 84.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 440 73.40% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 768 60.30% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 938 71.00% 6.00%
55 to 59 years 515 84.10% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 463 44.30% 7.80%
65 to 74 years 706 15.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 402 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 26170. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,014 54.60% 6.60%
Black or African American 59 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 50 40.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 119 28.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 82 45.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,013 54.60% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 26170 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 26170 is 2,612, with median earnings of $34,808.00.

Women in 26170 are earning approximately 60.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,612 $34,808.00
Male 1,449 $42,542.00
Female 1,163 $25,634.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 26170 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 153 $70,469.00
Business and Financial 65 $39,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $100,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $76,500.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 124 $41,515.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $44,167.00
Healthcare Practitioners 128 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 177 $20,950.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 61 $9,507.00
Food Preparation and Serving 86 $13,846.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 112 $28,871.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $8,643.00
Sales 163 $21,169.00
Office and Administrative Support 338 $29,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $31,964.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $32,250.00
Production 185 $39,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 273 $68,451.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 26170 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 26170.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 83 $96,875.00 70 $62,697.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 59 $38,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $86,786.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $76,500.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $42,321.00 99 $41,298.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $19,438.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $0.00 104 $45,833.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 177 $20,950.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 46 $9,013.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $0.00 55 $18,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $30,192.00 48 $26,000.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 65 $8,321.00
Sales 68 $16,250.00 95 $22,137.00
Office and Administrative Support 143 $31,250.00 195 $27,656.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $31,964.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 113 $32,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 153 $45,417.00 32 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 251 $68,542.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,185 households in 26170, with an average household size of 2.69 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,603 families living in the 26170 zip code with an average family size of 3.14 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 26170:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,283 83 237 582
Average Household Size 3.19 2.7 3.61 1.22
Total Families 1,283 83 237 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.53 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 1,603 families living in 26170, 5.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 26170:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,672 housing units in 26170.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,185 81.77%
Vacant 487 18.23%

9.69% of the total 2,672 housing units in 26170 are rental units. This is approximately 259 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,845 are occupied by the owner - or 69.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 26170 is $601.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 26170 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    81
  • Less than $500
    85
  • $500 to $999
    153
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    21
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 26170 is $117,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 26170 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    248
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    455
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    593
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    307
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    111
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    107
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 26170. The chart below shows the number of properties in 26170 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    522
  • 1940 to 1949
    175
  • 1950 to 1959
    275
  • 1960 to 1969
    180
  • 1970 to 1979
    474
  • 1980 to 1989
    352
  • 1990 to 1999
    273
  • 2000 to 2009
    276
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 26170 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    127
  • 1 vehicle available
    558
  • 2 vehicles available
    957
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    543

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 26170 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 26170 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 26170.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    117
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    237
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    289
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    341
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    201
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    215
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    435
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    114
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    123
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    139
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    95
  • 90 or more minutes
    47

Summary

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