Parkersburg, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 26101 serves a portion of Parkersburg, West Virginia, within Wood County. This community is home to approximately 33,045 residents, with a median age of 46.2 years. The median household income of $49,195 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $359,123 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 51% owner-occupied and 49% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Parkersburg is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 26% and an unemployment rate of 7.2%, 26101 reflects the economic character of Wood County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 33,045 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,325 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $49,195 | ↓ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $359,123 | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ↑ 85% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 24.9% | ↑ 118% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 26% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.2 yrs | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,209 | — |