Cameron, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26033
Marshall County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,044
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,972
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cameron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26033 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26033 covers 241.6 square miles in Cameron, Marshall County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,044 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26033 reports a modest median household income of $55,972 (3% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,457. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $153,600 (11% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $483; 76.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 26033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cameron, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26033.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26033, Cameron, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,044
Population
241.6
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26033?
50.8
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,972
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$39,457
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26033 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Cameron, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,972 Top 48% higher than 52% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,149housing units
1,149
Total Housing Units
851
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,600
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$483
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 26033, employing approximately 1,269 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,759,000.
33
Businesses
1,269
Employees
$127.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 30.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26033 vs 26039 →
ZIP 26033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
16,183 residents
- 26033 3,044
Cameron (26033)
3,044 residents
- 26038 2,855
Glen Dale (26038)
2,855 residents
- 26039 1,061
Glen Easton (26039)
1,061 residents
- 26575 827
Hundred (26575)
827 residents
- 15380 719
Wind Ridge (15380)
719 residents
- 15310 290
Aleppo (15310)
290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26033 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15380
Wind Ridge (15380)
$85,313 median income
- 26038
Glen Dale (26038)
$76,875 median income
- 26039
Glen Easton (26039)
$57,800 median income
- 26033
Cameron (26033)
$55,972 median income
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
$54,419 median income
- 15310
Aleppo (15310)
$44,063 median income
- 26575
Hundred (26575)
$39,676 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26033 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26033, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,044 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26033 in?
ZIP code 26033 (Cameron) is located in Marshall County, West Virginia. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26033?
ZIP code 26033 in Cameron, WV has a population of 3,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26033?
The median household income in ZIP 26033 is $55,972, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26033?
The median home value in ZIP 26033 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26033 is White at 99.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26033?
ZIP code 26033 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 1,269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26033 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26033?
In ZIP code 26033, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26033?
In ZIP code 26033, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26033 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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