Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia
West Virginia | United States
| Primary City | Reader, West Virginia |
| Area of Zip Code 26167 | 18.15 sq mi |
| Population | 823 |
| Male Population | 410 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 413 (50.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -19.2% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -10.9% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years |
| Male Median Age | 40.1 years |
| Female Median Age | 40.3 years |
| Area Codes | 304 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 39.557248000247135° / -80.73498652217194° |
| Related Zip Codes | 26149, 26150, 26151, 26152, 26159, 26160, 26161, 26162, 26164, 26169 |
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Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,018 | 966 | 924 | 841 | 823 | 815 | 808 |
| Population Density | 21.7 / km² | 20.5 / km² | 19.7 / km² | 17.9 / km² | 17.5 / km² | 17.3 / km² | 17.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia
Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 10.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia | -19.2% | -14.8% | -10.9% |
| Reader | -5.4% | -18.9% | -30.1% |
| West Virginia | +10.6% | +4.9% | +0.1% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia | 40.2 yrs | 40.3 yrs | 40.1 yrs |
| Reader | 43.6 yrs | 45.8 yrs | 41.5 yrs |
| West Virginia | 41.4 yrs | 42.7 yrs | 40 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 26167 Population Density
Population Density: 45.3 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 26167 | 823 | 18.15 sq mi | 45.3 / mi² |
| Reader, West Virginia | 297 | 0.947 sq mi | 314 / mi² |
| West Virginia | 1.8 million | 24,230 sq mi | 75.4 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia
| Population | 823 |
| Households in Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia | 406 |
| People per Household | 2.59 |
| Average House Value | $57,200 |
| Income per Household | $30,313 |
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 26167 - Reader, West Virginia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $32,912 | $36,651 | $36,862 | $40,576 | $44,703 | $49,690 | $50,449 | $54,382 |
| Total GDP | $29.4M | $33.1M | $32.3M | $34.6M | $37.2M | $40.4M | $39.9M | $44.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 26167 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 26167 | 17,859 tn | 21.7 tn | 983.9 tons/mi² |
| Reader, West Virginia | 6,415 tn | 21.6 tn | 6,776.7 tons/mi² |
| West Virginia | 35,907,722 tn | 19.66 tn | 1,482 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 26167 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 17,859 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 21.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 983.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2/17 | 8:08 PM | 3.4 | 62.3 km | 1,730 m | 12km SW of Barnesville, Ohio | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/11 | 10:36 AM | 3.1 | 63.4 km | 5,000 m | Ohio | usgs.gov |
| 5/28/88 | 9:18 AM | 3.4 | 78.4 km | — | Ohio | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/74 | 8:13 AM | 3.4 | 90 km | 11,000 m | West Virginia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Reader is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 397. It was named either for Benjamin Reader who "traded a bay mare and a ten gallon copper kettle for the land", or f..
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