| City: | Arthurdale, West Virginia |
| County: | Preston County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:48:13 PM |
| Population: | 791 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.4923, -79.8265 |
| Land Area: | 2.927 sq mi |
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Arthurdale, West Virginia sits in Preston County with 791 residents across 1.28 square miles. This isn't just another small town. It's a historic New Deal resettlement community from the 1930s, and the letter-designated streets (A Road, B Road, Q Road, etc.) still reflect that planned community origin.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. The Arthurdale post office maintains 344 PO Boxes for 353 occupied households, which means 97% of homes rely on PO Box service. While some rural carrier routes exist in the data, the vast majority of mail goes to boxes at the post office.
With a median age of 47.9 years and 87% homeownership (306 of 353 occupied units), Arthurdale is a stable, older community. Of the 382 total housing units, 228 were built before 1939, preserving the original New Deal architecture that makes this community historically significant. Only 7 units serve as seasonal properties. People live here year-round.
One-third of workers (33%) work from home, higher than most rural communities. Public administration employs a significant share of the workforce (107 workers), and per capita income stands at $63,583. The community supports 9 business establishments employing 60 people. Streets like N Mountaineer Hwy connect to the wider region, but the heart of the community remains those alphabetically-named roads laid out nearly a century ago.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 791 |
| Median Age | 47.9 years |
| Occupied Housing Units | 353 |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.7% |
| Per Capita Income | $63,583 |
| Work from Home | 33.0% |
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Letter-designated roads (A, B, D, E, F, H, K, M, Q, U, X, Y) preserve the planned layout of this 1930s New Deal resettlement community.
ZIP Code 26520 has 791 residents and 353 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 47.9 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (96.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 791Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 483Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 270.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 353Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $198,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.24Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 789 | 744 | 771 | 802 | 828 | 951 | 1,099 | 1,204 | 1,065 | 825 | 803 | 492 | 360 | 483 |
| Decennial Census | 778 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 791 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.9
Male Median Age: 44.7
Female Median Age: 50.8
| 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 | 15 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 11 | 29 | 20 | 15 | 33 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 29 | 47 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 23 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 38 | 18 | 41 | 54 | 26 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Total | 38 | 28 | 47 | 48 | 29 | 51 | 40 | 38 | 51 | 40 | 61 | 35 | 70 | 101 | 61 | 27 | 13 | 13 |
| White: | 760 | 98.19% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.26% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 0.90% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.26% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total: | 774 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 392 | 49.56% | 44.7 years |
| Females: | 399 | 50.44% | 50.8 years |
| Total: | 791 | 100% | 47.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 483 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 483 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 483 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $48,269 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $72,778. Family households earn a median of $155,893 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $155,893). By gender, male median income is $85,227 and female is $58,068, which is above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $27,159 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.7%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,269 | $44,464 | $44,833 | $51,875 | $62,000 | $64,625 | $68,269 | $72,792 | $72,778 | $0 | $76,193 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $58,643 | $58,438 | $60,761 | $60,966 | $64,306 | $68,323 | $69,936 | $74,875 | $75,565 | $70,903 | $76,648 | $76,157 | $0 | $155,893 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $4,286 | $4,259 | $4,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,750 | $42,875 | $35,909 | $35,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,833 | $42,115 | $46,065 | $43,958 | $0 | $41,991 | $43,750 | $65,552 | $65,341 | $68,182 | $71,250 | $75,568 | $104,063 | $85,227 |
| Median Female Income | $26,786 | $25,714 | $26,630 | $26,823 | $0 | $50,455 | $53,214 | $51,500 | $51,458 | $0 | $55,625 | $49,861 | $59,375 | $58,068 |
| Employed: | 271 | 66.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 135 | 33.25% |
| Total: | 406 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 141 | 52.03% |
| Service: | 21 | 7.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 19.56% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 56 | 20.66% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 271 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $198,400, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $79,000 (66.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $932 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (89.66% with a mortgage, 10.34% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.32%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,400 | $144,700 | $125,900 | $155,000 | $164,500 | $161,200 | $151,800 | $150,500 | $137,900 | $78,500 | $124,100 | $0 | $201,300 | $198,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $932 | $924 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 182 | 89.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 10.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 203 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 203 | 78.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 55 | 21.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 258 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 139 | 53.88% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 119 | 46.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 258 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (52.00%). 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 152 | 40.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 80 | 21.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 53 | 13.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 84 | 22.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 2.89% |
| Total: | 380 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 380 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 95 | 25.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 388 | 74.62% |
| Public Insurance: | 121 | 23.27% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 2.12% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 509 | 97.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 14 | 28.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 20.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 52.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 28.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 72.00% |
ZIP Code 26520 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 66 people with an annual payroll of $3,522,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 452Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $881,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,522,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 66Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 26520 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 129,709 people, about 0.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 26520. It covers 2.927 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Morgantown, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 129,709Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.927 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | 5402908Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Arthurdale CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 26520 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 February 1, 2026.