ZIP Code 26141 in Creston, WV

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Creston, West Virginia
City Alias:Annamoriah
Counties:Wirt County[Primary]
Calhoun County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:41:07 PM
Population:392 [See All]
Area Codes:681 / 304
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.9429, -81.2592
Land Area:38.641 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26141 has 392 residents and 195 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 48.0 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.4% male and 42.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.3%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:392Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:523Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:438Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:10.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,814Source: Census ACS
Households:195Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$74,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.01Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10284125161225362322400402380395468523
Decennial Census364------------------392------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48

Male Median Age: 48.5

Female Median Age: 46.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male131311101671811610826830171038
Female711119859157782219831323
Total20242219241227261317164827382023511
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:37799.74%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:10.26%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:378100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:22557.40%48.5 years
Females:16742.60%46.8 years
Total:392100%48.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:523100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:523100%
Total Native Population:523100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $40,814, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,100 (97.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,408. Family households earn a median of $45,368 versus $17,917 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,451). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $13,980, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,980 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (51.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$20,714$22,656$19,479$22,569$19,970$28,750$27,917$0$36,406$39,500$38,938$41,905$40,814
Median Family Income$45,000$19,286$18,698$18,800$19,315$33,672$36,696$55,909$47,031$41,111$39,500$43,162$45,368
Median NonFamily Income$4,265$23,906$0$24,236$22,833$23,309$21,641$21,000$0$2,499$0$0$17,917
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$31,500$33,750$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$34,219$0$14,338$14,066$13,980
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:22745.58%
Unemployed:387.63%
Not In Labor Force:23346.79%
Total:498100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:2310.13%
Service:198.37%
Sales and Office:11651.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4620.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2310.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:227100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $74,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $19,800 (36.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,900. The median gross rent is $473, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $374 (377.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $473. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.08% (46.55% with a mortgage, 53.45% free-and-clear) and renters 17.92% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.19%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$55,000$64,600$65,000$62,800$64,000$106,500$113,900$0$65,900$65,200$58,000$70,000$74,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:3386.84%
$500 to $999:513.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:38100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$99$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$473
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8138.21%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):9343.87%
Renter Occupied:3817.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:212100%

Occupied Housing Units:21278.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5721.19%
Total Housing Units:269100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:22784.39%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:4215.61%
Total Housing Units:269100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 56.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 16.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 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 pre-K (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:265.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:306.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):28860.00%
Some college, no degree:9720.21%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:326.67%
Graduate or professional degree:71.46%
Total:480100%
High school or higher:42488.33%
Bachelor's degree or higher:398.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:25243.08%
Public Insurance:29750.77%
No Insurance:366.15%
Total:585100%
Has Health Insurance:54993.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty29.4%0.0%30.5%25.9%13.3%20.3%18.5%10.7%6.3%5.7%10.2%8.5%13.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:13100.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:13100%
Early Childhood:13100.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26141 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 7 people with an annual payroll of $283,000. USPS data shows 218 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:218Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:219Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:203Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$40,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$283,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26141 is located in Wirt County, West Virginia, within the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37620) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 88,960 people, about 0.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 26141. It covers 38.641 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.606 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Parkersburg-Vienna, WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:37620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:88,960Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:38.641 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.606 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6275.56 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26142 | | 26138

Schools in ZIP Code 26141


We could not locate which school district 26141 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.

Wirt County Middle School 426 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
District: Wirt County School DistrictNearby
Wirt County Primary Center 438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
District: Wirt County School DistrictNearby
Wirt County High School 431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
District: Wirt County School DistrictNearby
Little Kanawha Valley Christian School 6377 W Little Kanawha Hwy
Big Bend, WV 26136
District: Private SchoolNearby
Normantown Christian Ltd. 3466 Rosedale Rd Ste B
Normantown, WV 25267
District: Private SchoolNearby
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy 6486 Servia Elmira Rd
Duck, WV 25063
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26141


Roane-Jackson Technical Center 9450 Spencer Rd
Leroy, WV 25252-9700
Type: Post Secondary
Glenville State College 200 High Street
Glenville, WV 26351-1292
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia University At Parkersburg 300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Type: Post Secondary
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center 147 Saddle Lane
Waverly, WV 26184
Type: Post Secondary
Wood County School Of Practical Nursing 1515 Blizzard Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Type: Post Secondary
Mountain State College 1508 Spring St
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3993
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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