Glenville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26351
Gilmer County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,120
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,742
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26351 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26351 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glenville, Gilmer County, West Virginia, home to 5,120 residents across 219.7 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26351 reports a modest median household income of $55,742 (3% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,366. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,500 (23% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 67.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gilmer County, so 26351 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 26351
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glenville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26351.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
6 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 26351, Glenville, 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
5,120
Population
219.7
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26351?
40.1
Median Age
66.7%
Male
33.3%
Female
5.6%
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?
$55,742
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$19,366
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26351 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Glenville, 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)
$55,742 Top 49% higher than 51% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,346housing units
1,346
Total Housing Units
995
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 78 business establishments in ZIP 26351, employing approximately 695 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,447,000.
78
Businesses
695
Employees
$26.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 20.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.1% |
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 26351 vs 26342 →
ZIP 26351 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26351
Glenville (26351)
5,120 residents
- 25267 758
Normantown (25267)
758 residents
- 26384 520
Linn (26384)
520 residents
- 26342 509
Coxs Mills (26342)
509 residents
- 26430 466
Sand Fork (26430)
466 residents
- 26443 258
Troy (26443)
258 residents
- 26615 245
Copen (26615)
245 residents
- 26611 224
Cedarville (26611)
224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26351 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26351 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26443
Troy (26443)
$61,953 median income
- 26351
Glenville (26351)
$55,742 median income
- 26430
Sand Fork (26430)
$47,903 median income
- 26342
Coxs Mills (26342)
$31,192 median income
- 26615 $16,181
Copen (26615)
$16,181 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26351 ranks #2 of 5 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 26351, 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 (5,120 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 26351 in?
ZIP code 26351 (Glenville) is located in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Gilmer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gilmer-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26351?
ZIP code 26351 in Glenville, WV has a population of 5,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26351?
The median household income in ZIP 26351 is $55,742, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26351?
The median home value in ZIP 26351 is $106,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26351?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26351 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26351?
ZIP code 26351 has 78 business establishments employing approximately 695 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26351?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26351 are: Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (16), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26351?
In ZIP code 26351, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26351?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26351 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26351?
In ZIP code 26351, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26351?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26351 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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