ZIP Code 26436

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Smithburg · Doddridge County · West Virginia

Population
204

33/sq mi

Median home value
$155,400

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 35.6

Land area
6.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26436 in Smithburg, West Virginia has a population of 204. Median home value is $155,400, 44% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 26436 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.3 square miles in Smithburg, Doddridge County, West Virginia. The area is home to 204 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 26436 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26436 sits at , while per-capita income is $20,244. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $155,400 (13% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 50.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26436 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Doddridge County, so you can benchmark 26436 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 26436, Smithburg, 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

204

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26436?

35.6

Median Age

69.4%

Male

30.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
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 2.3%
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?

$20,244

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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

110

Total Housing Units

110

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.0%
Renter 50.0%

$155,400

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26436 vs 26456 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26456 West Union, WV 3,734 2.9 mi
26411 New Milton, WV 707 8.5 mi
26320 Alma, WV 1,000 10.2 mi
26339 Center Point, WV 255 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26436 in?
ZIP code 26436 (Smithburg) is located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. Doddridge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doddridge-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26436?
ZIP code 26436 in Smithburg, WV has a population of 204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26436?
The median home value in ZIP 26436 is $155,400, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26436?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26436 is White at 97.7%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26436?
In ZIP code 26436, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Smithburg, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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