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Arthurdale, WV
Census-designated place in Preston County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26520, 26547.
Population
982
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
198
ZIP codes
2
Arthurdale and its ZIP codes
Arthurdale at a glance
- Arthurdale is about 2.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,285, 36% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (5% below West Virginia).
Local data for Arthurdale, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arthurdale, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,285
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$153,900
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (199), Irish Americans (103), German Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Preston County. PPP loans are for Arthurdale.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,547
7,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $6,941 per person
PPP loans
$2.3M
19 loans, 211 jobs reported
How people get to work
Arthurdale, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arthurdale, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arthurdale, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Arthurdale
2 in or overlapping Arthurdale. Population shown
Cities near Arthurdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ReedsvilleTown | 1.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MasontownTown | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| KingwoodCity | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| NewburgTown | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| TunneltonTown | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.2 |
| AlbrightTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MorgantownCity | 11 mi | 10.2 |
| Cheat LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.3 |
| RowlesburgTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| WestoverCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| BoothCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GranvilleTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Star CityTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Bruceton MillsTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arthurdale, WV in?
- Arthurdale is in Preston County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Arthurdale, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Arthurdale include 26520, 26547.
- What is the population of Arthurdale, WV?
- About 982 people live in Arthurdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arthurdale?
- Nearby places include Reedsville (1.4 mi), Masontown (4 mi), Kingwood (7.4 mi), Newburg (7.6 mi), Tunnelton (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023