| Official Zip Code Name | Paden City |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Wetzel |
| Secondary County: | Tyler |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Current Population: | 2745 |
| Racial Majority: | White 98% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 97.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.7% |
| Median Household Income | $39269 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $48460 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.5 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 843 - 932 ft. |
| Area | 8 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.61359300, -80.91159200 |
The current unemployment level in 26159 is 7.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 8.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.7% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 26159 decreased to 2745 from 3120 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 26159 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 26159 public schools is White. 44.7% of students in 26159 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2544 | 98% | 2697 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 10 | 0.39% | 8 | +25% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.42% | 12 | -8% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 4 | 0.15% | 4 | +0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 18 | 1.04% | 18 | +50% |
| White | 97.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2745 | 3120 |
| Male Population | 47.80% | |
| Female Population | 52.20% | |
| Total Households | 1184 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 44.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $39269 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 62.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.00% |
| 26159 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 1 | David McKinley | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All West Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
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| Paden City, WV |
Zip Code 26159 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 62 | 61 | 54 | 41 | 33 | 25 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 39 | 42 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 77 | 66 | 53 | 43 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.63 | 3.14 | 3.69 | 3.55 | 4.4 | 4.39 | 4.41 | 4.07 | 3.38 | 2.68 | 3.42 | 3.26 | 44.03 |