ZIP Code 26519 in Albright, WV

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Albright, West Virginia
County:Preston County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:46:45 PM
Population:1,825 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.5535, -79.6564
Land Area:60.264 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26519 has 1,825 residents and 735 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 46.9 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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:1,825Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,126Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,033Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:30.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$52,440Source: Census ACS
Households:735Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$111,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,3201,3741,6541,7621,7922,0272,2132,1202,0852,1311,7901,9332,126
Decennial Census1,836------------------1,825------
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: 46.9

Male Median Age: 47.4

Female Median Age: 46.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male41625572384137493682838367616642139
Female394946294435447861616254877245471619
Total8011110110182768112797143145137154133111892928
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,75198.10%
Black:40.22%
Hispanic:*201.12%
Asian:00%
American Indian:40.22%
Hawaiian:10.06%
Other:50.28%
Total:1,785100%
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:93751.34%47.4 years
Females:88848.66%46.5 years
Total:1,825100%46.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,12199.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:50.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.24%
Total Population:2,126100%
Total Native Population:2,12199.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:50.24%
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 $52,440, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,468 (59.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,100. Family households earn a median of $70,399 versus $21,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,524). By gender, male median income is $36,532 and female is $27,439, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,093 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.3%, which is far greater than the state rate (53.6%). The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.9%).

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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$32,972$33,015$41,357$40,694$41,000$50,089$45,707$47,049$47,340$50,556$48,176$52,083$52,440
Median Family Income$41,458$46,154$51,713$52,083$51,375$52,661$44,892$46,984$48,114$50,972$51,167$59,375$70,399
Median NonFamily Income$18,750$18,340$22,083$19,651$19,939$28,889$43,438$22,708$25,208$30,688$22,105$20,859$21,875
Median Male Income$35,139$35,417$33,616$35,521$0$35,962$31,172$45,114$55,221$42,212$29,844$38,000$36,532
Median Female Income$26,667$33,690$30,750$27,188$0$30,202$23,750$27,467$32,083$33,500$23,693$33,304$27,439
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:1,12059.07%
Unemployed:804.22%
Not In Labor Force:69636.71%
Total:1,896100%
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:29926.70%
Service:34630.89%
Sales and Office:11610.36%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:14813.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:21118.84%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,120100%
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 $111,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $2,900 (2.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,500. The median gross rent is $698, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $201 (40.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.44% (31.89% with a mortgage, 68.11% free-and-clear) and renters 27.56% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (16.08%).

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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$108,300$111,100$107,700$109,300$90,300$85,600$75,100$75,000$69,700$85,300$89,200$160,500$111,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:52.18%
$500 to $999:11449.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:9441.05%
$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:166.99%
Total:229100%
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$497$483$655$677$680$687$813$706$687$736$706$684$698
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):19223.10%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):41049.34%
Renter Occupied:22927.56%
Total Occupied Housing Units:831100%

Occupied Housing Units:83193.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):546.10%
Total Housing Units:885100%
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:57865.31%
Multi-Family Units:869.72%
Other Units:22124.97%
Total Housing Units:885100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.90% 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 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 19.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.32%). College enrollment is 13.31%, 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:503.15%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1469.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):78049.18%
Some college, no degree:34321.63%
Associate's degree:794.98%
Bachelor's degree:1439.02%
Graduate or professional degree:452.84%
Total:1,586100%
High school or higher:1,39087.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18811.85%
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:1,38558.81%
Public Insurance:78633.38%
No Insurance:1847.81%
Total:2,355100%
Has Health Insurance:2,17192.19%
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 Poverty16.3%14.9%10.6%10.6%14.5%11.6%16.4%17.4%21.5%18.4%19.4%22.0%19.6%
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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):15659.32%
High school (grades 9-12):7227.38%
College or graduate school:3513.31%
Total:263100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):22886.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26519 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 102 people with an annual payroll of $5,169,000. USPS data shows 820 residential mailboxes and 24 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:820Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:24Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,812Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:724Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:22Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,182,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,169,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:102Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26519 is located in Preston County, West Virginia, within the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34060) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 140,724 people, about 1.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 26519. It covers 60.264 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.315 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Morgantown, WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:34060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:140,724Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:60.264 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.315 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:5400748Source: Census
Place Name:Albright town; West VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26520 | | 26508

Schools in ZIP Code 26519


We could not locate which school district 26519 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.

Kingwood Elementary 207 S Price Street
Kingwood, WV 26537
District: Preston County School DistrictNearby
Central Preston Middle School 64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
District: Preston County School DistrictNearby
Preston High School 400 Knight Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
District: Preston County School DistrictNearby
Bruceton School 70 Morgantown Street
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
District: Preston County School DistrictNearby
West Preston School 113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
District: Preston County School DistrictNearby
Chestnut Mountain Ranch 244 Ponderosa Ponds Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
District: Private SchoolNearby
Amplify Children's Academy 10000 Coombs Farm Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Christian School 200 Trinity Way
Morgantown, WV 26505
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26519


Ross Medical Education Center-Morgantown 1474 East L. Core Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Type: Post Secondary
Monongalia County Technical Education Center 1000 Mississippi Street
Morgantown, WV 26501-6841
Type: Post Secondary
Morgantown Beauty College Inc 276 Walnut St
Morgantown, WV 26505-5430
Type: Post Secondary
Garrett College 687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown 148 Willey St
Morgantown, WV 26505
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia University Po Box 6201
Morgantown, WV 26506
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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