ZIP code 26537: Kingwood, WV
26537 is a ZIP code in Kingwood, West Virginia, mainly in Preston County, part of the Morgantown, WV metro area. About 5,276 people live here.
- Population
- 5,276
- Median household income
- $59,844
- Typical home value
- $180,300+4.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $687gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.4
- Homeowners
- 75.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 26537 details
| City | Kingwood |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Metro area | Morgantown, WV |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 41.6 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 127 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 26.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.48813, -79.70988 |
Median rent in 26537 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $711/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $666/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $746/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 26537
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26547 | Reedsville, WV | 5.3 mi | 2,828 |
| 26520 | Arthurdale, WV | 6.2 mi | 483 |
| 26524 | Bretz, WV | 6.3 mi | 77 |
| 26519 | Albright, WV | 7.1 mi | 2,363 |
| 26542 | Masontown, WV | 7.1 mi | 2,067 |
| 26410 | Newburg, WV | 7.8 mi | 577 |
| 26764 | Terra Alta, WV | 8.3 mi | 4,175 |
| 26444 | Tunnelton, WV | 8.4 mi | 3,490 |
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 26537?
A typical home in ZIP code 26537 is worth about $180,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $59,844 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $180,300 homeWhat can a $59,844 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26537
What city is ZIP code 26537?
ZIP code 26537 is in Kingwood, WV, in Preston County.
What county is ZIP code 26537 in?
26537 is mainly in Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 26537?
About 5,276 people live in ZIP code 26537, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26537 in?
26537 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.