County ProfileWV
Preston County
Population: 34,216 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
34,216
People
Median age
43.3
Housing
Total households
12,809
Income
Median household income
$61,880
Housing
Total housing units
15,183
Employment
Employment rate
47.1%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
17.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.1%
County details
Local time 03:02:06(ET)| Name | Preston |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 39.4690296, -79.6688649 |
| Land area | 648.8 sq miles(1,680.4 km²) |
Map of Preston county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Preston County
Compare the largest cities in Preston County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 2,980 | $71,154 | 1ZIPs |
| Independence | 1,464 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Terra Alta | 1,415 | $50,536 | 1ZIPs |
| Arthurdale | 1,143 | $81,285 | 1ZIPs |
| Eglon | 656 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Reedsville | 530 | $66,125 | 1ZIPs |
| Masontown | 510 | $54,643 | 1ZIPs |
| Rowlesburg | 438 | $61,964 | 1ZIPs |
| Tunnelton | 296 | $65,565 | 1ZIPs |
| Newburg | 259 | $51,821 | 1ZIPs |
| Albright | 249 | $60,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Aurora | 200 | $55,444 | 1ZIPs |
| Bretz | 172 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bruceton Mills | 63 | $101,000 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Preston County
Review the most populated postal areas across Preston County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26525 | Bruceton Mills | $82,114 | 8,542 |
| 26537 | Kingwood | $59,844 | 5,498 |
| 26764 | Terra Alta | $61,010 | 4,085 |
| 26444 | Tunnelton | $44,004 | 3,228 |
| 26547 | Reedsville | $76,084 | 2,626 |
| 26542 | Masontown | $54,375 | 2,439 |
| 26519 | Albright | $54,328 | 1,825 |
| 26374 | Independence | $57,321 | 1,464 |
| 26425 | Rowlesburg | $47,667 | 994 |
| 26410 | Newburg | $50,607 | 983 |
| 26705 | Aurora | $40,500 | 959 |
| 26520 | Arthurdale | — | 791 |
| 26716 | Eglon | $80,375 | 656 |
| 26524 | Bretz | $110,855 | 172 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS