ZIP Code 26034 - Chester West Virginia

ZIP Code 26034 is located in Chester West Virginia. Portions of 26034 are also in Newell. 26034 is entirely within Hancock County. Regionally, it is located in the Parkersburg-Wheeling-Steubenville Area.

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ZIP Code 26034 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameChester
Primary CountyHancock County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)4,316
Area Code(s)304 / 681
Current Time
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26034 Demographics

26034 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 26034 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 26034 is White. The current unemployment level in 26034 is 5.3%.

Population4,316
Population Growth Rate-2.01%
Population Density275 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,066
Percentage High Income Households0.5%
Median Household Income (2021)$49,838
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$53,080
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)5.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 99.35%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 95.98%

26034 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4,25497.17%
Black00%
Hispanic160.37%
Asian120.27%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander962.19%

26034 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White33498.24%
Black10.29%
Hispanic41.18%
Asian10.29%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26034 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2798.51%
Bachelor Degree3159.61%
High School Diploma1,41943.29%
No High School Diploma1293.94%
GED or Alternate2477.54%
1 or More Years of College59918.27%
Associates Degree1945.92%
Masters Degree902.75%
Professional Degree60.18%
Doctorate Degree00%

26034 Geography

Coordinates40.59482956,-80.55445862
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 26034
RegionParkersburg-Wheeling-Steubenville Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaWeirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area16 Square Miles

26034 Politics

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26034 Schools

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26034 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion70c - Pittsburgh Low Plateau

26034 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)19202837475661595341332440
Avg Max Temp (°F)36405061727983817564514061
Avg Precip (In.)2.582.23.23.133.893.924.233.343.22.382.992.7837.84

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