ZIP Code 26537 - Kingwood West Virginia

ZIP Code 26537 is located in Kingwood West Virginia. 26537 is entirely within Preston County. Regionally, it is located in the Morgantown Area.

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ZIP Code 26537 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameKingwood
Primary CountyPreston County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)5,509
Area Code(s)304 / 681
Current Time
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26537 Demographics

26537 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26537 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 26537 is White. The current unemployment level in 26537 is 4.2%.

Population5,509
Population Growth Rate13.70%
Population Density120 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,425
Percentage High Income Households2.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$52,351
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$51,310
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 96.56%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.89%

26537 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,52396.56%
Black721.26%
Hispanic470.82%
Asian771.35%
Native American10.02%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26537 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,86098.36%
Black130.69%
Hispanic160.85%
Asian20.11%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26537 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2577.61%
Bachelor Degree42512.59%
High School Diploma1,40241.52%
No High School Diploma1053.11%
GED or Alternate37311.05%
1 or More Years of College3229.54%
Associates Degree2206.51%
Masters Degree1755.18%
Professional Degree511.51%
Doctorate Degree471.39%

26537 Geography

Coordinates39.48613739,-79.72026062
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 26537
RegionMorgantown Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaMorgantown, WV
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area46 Square Miles

26537 Politics

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26537 Schools

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26537 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion69b - Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use

26537 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)18202736455459585139312339
Avg Max Temp (°F)37405062717881807464514261
Avg Precip (In.)3.522.913.873.84.294.514.674.073.472.883.643.5145.15

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