ZIP code 26520
Where is ZIP code 26520?
Arthurdale, West Virginia
Preston County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 26520 belongs to Arthurdale, West Virginia in Preston County. 26520 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Arthurdale post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 483 people live in the 26520 area. The closest ZIP codes are 26547 (Reedsville, 1.2 mi north), 26524 (Bretz, 3.4 mi north) and 26374 (Independence, 4.9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 26520 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Arthurdale |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Preston County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 39.4951, -79.8151 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 265 |
Population and income in 26520
| Population | 483 · lower than 63% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 165 · higher than 81% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.7 years · higher than 65% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Income per person | $55,815 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $198,400 · higher than 83% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 258 |
| Households | 203 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 2.93 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26547 | Reedsville, WV | 1.2 mi N | Standard |
| 26524 | Bretz, WV | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 26374 | Independence, WV | 4.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 26542 | Masontown, WV | 5.5 mi N | Standard |
| 26537 | Kingwood, WV | 5.9 mi E | Standard |
| 26410 | Newburg, WV | 6.4 mi S | Standard |
| 26531 | Dellslow, WV | 8.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 26508 | Morgantown, WV | 9 mi NW | Standard |
| 26444 | Tunnelton, WV | 9.8 mi S | Standard |
| 26519 | Albright, WV | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 26501 | Morgantown, WV | 12 mi NW | Standard |
| 26502 | Morgantown, WV | 12.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26520
PO BOX 123
ARTHURDALE WV 26520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26520?
- 26520 is a Arthurdale, West Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 26520 in?
- ZIP code 26520 is in Preston County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26520 in?
- 26520 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26520 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26520?
- About 483 people live in ZIP code 26520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 26520 for a street address?
- No. 26520 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Arthurdale use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 26520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26520 are 26547 (Reedsville, 1.2 miles), 26524 (Bretz, 3.4 miles), 26374 (Independence, 4.9 miles) and 26542 (Masontown, 5.5 miles).