ZIP code 26374: Independence, WV
26374 is a ZIP code in Independence, West Virginia, mainly in Preston County, part of the Morgantown, WV metro area. About 1,676 people live here.
- Population
- 1,676
- Median household income
- $57,321
- Typical home value
- $199,600+5.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $634gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homeowners
- 87.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26374 details
| City | Independence |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County (also partly Taylor County, Monongalia County) |
| Metro area | Morgantown, WV |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 36 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 47 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 32.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.45231, -79.87529 |
ZIP codes near 26374
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26520 | Arthurdale, WV | 4.4 mi | 483 |
| 26410 | Newburg, WV | 4.8 mi | 577 |
| 26547 | Reedsville, WV | 5.5 mi | 2,828 |
| 26524 | Bretz, WV | 7.1 mi | 77 |
| 26444 | Tunnelton, WV | 7.7 mi | 3,490 |
| 26537 | Kingwood, WV | 9.2 mi | 5,276 |
| 26440 | Thornton, WV | 9.3 mi | 1,046 |
| 26542 | Masontown, WV | 9.8 mi | 2,067 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26374?
A typical home in ZIP code 26374 is worth about $199,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $57,321 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 26374
What city is ZIP code 26374?
ZIP code 26374 is in Independence, WV, in Preston County.
What county is ZIP code 26374 in?
26374 is mainly in Preston County, West Virginia, and partly in Taylor County and Monongalia County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26374?
About 1,676 people live in ZIP code 26374, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26374 in?
26374 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.