Galloway, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26349

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

132
82/sq mi
$53,942
Median income
$112,500
Median home value
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Galloway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
82
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26349 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26349 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Galloway, Barbour County, West Virginia. The area is home to 132 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 26349 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26349 sits at $53,942 (7% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $21,915. The poverty rate stands at 29.9% and the unemployment rate at 21.2%. On housing, the median home value is $112,500 (19% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26349 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Barbour County, so you can benchmark 26349 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 26349, Galloway, 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

132

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

82

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26349?

57.6

Median Age

58.6%

Male

41.4%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 22.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.5%
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?

$53,942

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$21,915

Per Capita Income

29.9%

Poverty Rate

21.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26349 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,942 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%

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

What does housing look like?

79

Total Housing Units

55

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$112,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

1948

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26349 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 26349 ranks #7 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 26349 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26349 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26347 Flemington, WV 2,068 1.5 mi
26435 Simpson, WV 98 3.0 mi
26424 Rosemont, WV 318 3.2 mi
26330 Bridgeport, WV 14,377 6.0 mi
26238 Volga, WV 739 9.3 mi
26416 Philippi, WV 7,529 7.7 mi
26354 Grafton, WV 11,135 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26349 in?
ZIP code 26349 (Galloway) is located in Barbour County, West Virginia. Barbour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barbour-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26349?
ZIP code 26349 in Galloway, WV has a population of 132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26349?
The median household income in ZIP 26349 is $53,942, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26349?
The median home value in ZIP 26349 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26349?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26349 is White at 51.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26349?
In ZIP code 26349, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26349?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26349 is 29.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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