ZIP Code 26374 - Independence West Virginia

ZIP Code 26374 is located in Independence West Virginia. 26374 is primarily within Preston County, with some portions in Taylor County and Monongalia County. Regionally, it is located in the Morgantown Area.

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ZIP Code 26374 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameIndependence
Primary CountyPreston County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,884
Area Code(s)304 / 681
Current Time
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26374 Demographics

26374 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 26374 is White. The current unemployment level in 26374 is 4.2%.

Population1,884
Population Growth Rate64.22%
Population Density48 People per Square Mile
Total Households594
Percentage High Income Households2.0%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$45,515
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$57,160
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)4.2%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 99.51%

26374 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,84499.51%
Black90.49%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26374 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College343.35%
Bachelor Degree14714.5%
High School Diploma46645.96%
No High School Diploma00%
GED or Alternate11311.14%
1 or More Years of College11211.05%
Associates Degree10310.16%
Masters Degree161.58%
Professional Degree90.89%
Doctorate Degree141.38%

26374 Geography

Coordinates39.44324875,-79.88984680
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionsMorgantown Area
Clarksburg-Weston Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasMorgantown, WV
Clarksburg, WV
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area39 Square Miles

26374 Politics

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West Virginia State House of Delegates Districts in 26374

26374 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
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

26374 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)19202836465559585139312439
Avg Max Temp (°F)38415263727982817564524362
Avg Precip (In.)3.73.294.214.024.724.755.054.353.783.093.83.6748.44

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