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ZIP Code 26266

Webster County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

252
24/sq mi
17.2%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 26266 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.4 square miles in Upperglade, Webster County, West Virginia. The area is home to 252 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26266 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26266 sits at , while per-capita income is $16,213. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26266 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Webster County, so you can benchmark 26266 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26266, Upperglade, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

252

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26266?

45.1

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$16,213

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

37

Total Housing Units

37

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

5.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26266, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $762,000.

6

Businesses

20

Employees

$762K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 50.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26266 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26266 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26206 Cowen, WV 2,976 3.0 mi
26208 Camden On Gauley, WV 973 5.6 mi
26288 Webster Springs, WV 3,603 8.7 mi
26203 Erbacon, WV 198 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26266 in?
ZIP code 26266 (Upperglade) is located in Webster County, West Virginia. Webster County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/webster-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26266?
ZIP code 26266 in Upperglade, WV has a population of 252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26266?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26266 is White at 68.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26266?
ZIP code 26266 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26266?
In ZIP code 26266, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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