| City: | West Liberty, West Virginia |
| County: | Ohio County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:40:16 PM |
| Population: | 1,324 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1700, -80.5939 |
| Land Area: | 0.975 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 26074 has 1,324 residents and 173 households (average 2.17 persons per household). The median age is 20.8 years, significantly younger than the state (42.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.7% male and 58.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (4.4%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,324Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,461Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 345Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,357.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 173Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $158,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 971 | 1,100 | 1,152 | 1,206 | 1,218 | 1,273 | 1,220 | 1,242 | 1,190 | 1,205 | 1,501 | 1,602 | 1,461 |
| Decennial Census | 1,184 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,324 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.8
Male Median Age: 21.3
Female Median Age: 20.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 6 | 9 | 137 | 282 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 6 | 290 | 379 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 12 | 15 | 427 | 661 | 40 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| White: | 1,196 | 91.86% |
| Black: | 58 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 1.00% |
| Asian: | 16 | 1.23% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 16 | 1.23% |
| Total: | 1,302 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 552 | 41.69% | 21.3 years |
| Females: | 772 | 58.31% | 20.5 years |
| Total: | 1,324 | 100% | 20.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,400 | 95.82% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.41% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 11 | 0.75% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 44 | 3.76% |
| Total Population: | 1,461 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,406 | 96.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 55 | 3.76% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $51,875, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,822 (32.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,937. Family households earn a median of $93,750 versus $34,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,750). By gender, male median income is $40,938 and female is $38,438, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,500 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.6%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is a bit less than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Sales (34.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,053 | $40,776 | $26,429 | $31,250 | $33,333 | $48,207 | $51,964 | $51,705 | $40,938 | $34,423 | $46,250 | $42,500 | $51,875 |
| Median Family Income | $45,417 | $46,250 | $45,313 | $49,167 | $48,214 | $53,333 | $54,318 | $59,286 | $60,625 | $78,250 | $80,357 | $87,857 | $93,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,576 | $26,786 | $18,787 | $18,790 | $18,306 | $17,850 | $18,646 | $18,125 | $18,750 | $9,430 | $35,441 | $35,357 | $34,000 |
| Median Male Income | $38,173 | $31,563 | $26,875 | $43,750 | $36,563 | $33,125 | $39,063 | $33,500 | $30,000 | $36,250 | $36,458 | $39,444 | $40,938 |
| Median Female Income | $9,613 | $11,169 | $10,875 | $11,324 | $13,750 | $16,339 | $17,400 | $20,250 | $16,964 | $30,801 | $33,464 | $35,842 | $38,438 |
| Employed: | 755 | 53.66% |
| Unemployed: | 42 | 2.99% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 610 | 43.35% |
| Total: | 1,407 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 152 | 20.13% |
| Service: | 241 | 31.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 260 | 34.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 2.52% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 83 | 10.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 755 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $158,300, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $32,800 (26.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,900. The median gross rent is $956, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $511 (114.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $427. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.33% (32.58% with a mortgage, 67.42% free-and-clear) and renters 26.67% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.08%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $125,500 | $111,600 | $95,700 | $98,300 | $99,700 | $107,700 | $108,100 | $113,400 | $109,400 | $114,200 | $116,000 | $150,000 | $158,300 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 8.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 21 | 43.75% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 25.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 6 | 12.50% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 5 | 10.42% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $445 | $467 | $530 | $518 | $500 | $514 | $561 | $535 | $529 | $1,659 | $883 | $883 | $956 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 23.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 89 | 49.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 48 | 26.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 180 | 76.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 54 | 23.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 234 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 164 | 70.09% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 56 | 23.93% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 5.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 234 | 100% |
In 2023, 48.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (23.30%). High school or higher is 94.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Public coverage is 18.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (47.70%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), down 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (95.65%). College enrollment is 95.65%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.27% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 4.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 28.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 14.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 3.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 94 | 29.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 59 | 18.79% |
| Total: | 314 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 297 | 94.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 153 | 48.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,146 | 73.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 269 | 17.27% |
| No Insurance: | 143 | 9.18% |
| Total: | 1,558 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,415 | 90.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.8% | 33.3% | 31.1% | 26.1% | 19.8% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 6.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 0.44% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 0.53% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 35 | 3.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 0.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,078 | 95.65% |
| Total: | 1,127 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 0.98% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 44 | 3.90% |
ZIP Code 26074 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 90 people with an annual payroll of $1,996,000. USPS data shows 159 residential mailboxes and 8 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 159Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 8Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 321Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 147Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $500,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,996,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 90Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 26074 is located in Ohio County, West Virginia, within the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48540) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 138,015 people, about 0.96% of whom live in ZIP Code 26074. It covers 0.975 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wheeling, WV-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 138,015Source: Census |
| MSA: | Wheeling, WV-OH MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.975 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8017.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5485876Source: Census |
| Place Name: | West Liberty town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 26074 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.