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ZIP Code 26155
Reader, WV, Wetzel County
Population
8,003
Land area
113.9sq mi
People per sq mi
70
City
Reader
ZIP 26155 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26155 at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $64,485 a year, 8% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 (7% below West Virginia) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for ZIP 26155
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26155, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,485
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$150,500
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
23.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
222
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
2,990
$122M annual payroll
PPP loans
$11.65M
128 loans
Campaign donations
$11.35K
7% D, 14% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26155, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
289
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
110
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 20°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26155, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 26155
ZIP codes near 26155
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 26162Reader | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| 43931Hannibal | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| 26167Reader | 7.7 mi | 33.4 |
| 26419Pine Grove | 8 mi | 26.4 |
| 26055New Martinsville | 8.4 mi | 73.7 |
| 26159Paden City | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| 43946Sardis | 11 mi | 57.3 |
| 43915Clarington | 11 mi | 55.6 |
| 26581Littleton | 11 mi | 48.6 |
| 26039Cameron | 12 mi | 35.9 |
| 26149Middlebourne | 13 mi | 72.1 |
| 26175Sistersville | 13 mi | 41.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26155?
- ZIP code 26155 is in Reader, WV (Wetzel County).
- What county is ZIP code 26155 in?
- ZIP code 26155 is mostly in Wetzel County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26155?
- About 8,003 people live in the 26155 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.