ZIP code 26160
Where is ZIP code 26160?
Palestine, West Virginia
Wirt County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 26160 belongs to Palestine, West Virginia in Wirt County. 26160 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 1,163 people live in the 26160 area, where the median household income is $48,992. The closest ZIP codes are 26143 (Elizabeth, 5.9 mi north), 25270 (Reedy, 5.9 mi south) and 25252 (Le Roy, 7.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 26160 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Palestine |
| Also accepted | Blue Goose, Lynncamp, Sanoma, Somervlle Frk, Sommerville Fork, Two Run |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Wirt County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 38.9741, -81.428 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 261 |
Population and income in 26160
| Population | 1,163 · higher than 62% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 78% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.6 years · lower than 51% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $48,992 · lower than 66% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,291 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $181,100 · higher than 79% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 592 |
| Households | 469 (2.48 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 99% / 1.3% |
| Land area | 68.42 sq mi (plus 0.65 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26160. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26160
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26143 | Elizabeth, WV | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 25270 | Reedy, WV | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 25252 | Le Roy, WV | 7.5 mi W | Standard |
| 26141 | Creston, WV | 10.6 mi E | Standard |
| 26169 | Rockport, WV | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 26152 | Munday, WV | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 25275 | Sandyville, WV | 13 mi W | Standard |
| 25276 | Spencer, WV | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 26138 | Brohard, WV | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
| 26180 | Walker, WV | 14.5 mi N | Standard |
| 26148 | Macfarlan, WV | 15.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 25244 | Gay, WV | 15.6 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26160 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26160
123 MAIN ST
PALESTINE WV 26160
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BLUE GOOSE, LYNNCAMP, SANOMA, SOMERVLLE FRK, SOMMERVILLE FORK and TWO RUN as the city name for 26160. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26160-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26160?
- 26160 is a Palestine, West Virginia ZIP code. Blue Goose, Lynncamp, Sanoma, Somervlle Frk, Sommerville Fork and Two Run are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26160 in?
- ZIP code 26160 is in Wirt County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26160 in?
- 26160 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26160?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26160 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26160?
- About 1,163 people live in ZIP code 26160, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26160?
- The median household income in 26160 is $48,992 a year, lower than 66% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 26160?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26160 are 26143 (Elizabeth, 5.9 miles), 25270 (Reedy, 5.9 miles), 25252 (Le Roy, 7.5 miles) and 26141 (Creston, 10.6 miles).