26241 ZIP Code — Elkins, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26241 is located in Elkins, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 104.67 square miles and serves a population of 14,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26241

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $48,450. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26241 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,012

population

104.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26241 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26241

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26276 Kerens (7.4 mi) 26254 Bowden (9 mi) 26253 Beverly (9.8 mi) 26250 Belington (10 mi) 26257 Coalton (10.1 mi) 26283 Montrose (10.4 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (11 mi) 26278 Mabie (14.1 mi) 26271 Hendricks (14.6 mi) 26270 Harman (15.9 mi) 26287 Parsons (16.1 mi) 26289 Red Creek (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	14,012
Population density	134 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	104.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9374
Longitude	-79.8247
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

14,012

Population

134

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$48,450

Median household income

$28,255

Per capita income

$143,300

Median home value

$754

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

4,894

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

249

Under 5

258

264

5–9

273

313

10–14

324

514

15–19

533

508

20–24

526

724

25–34

751

718

35–44

744

913

45–54

946

515

55–59

533

456

60–64

473

931

65–74

964

563

75–84

583

214

85+

222

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,324	16.6%
18 and over	11,688	83.4%
65 and over	3,477	24.8%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,483	83%
Two or more races	1,087	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,021	6.8%
Black or African American	252	1.7%
Asian	105	0.7%
Other race	69	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$48,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.6%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,300
Median rent / month	$754
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.1%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.8%
Electricity	34.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,246	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	314	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	966	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,083	37.1%
Households with children under 18	1,208	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,292	40.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	29.6%
Married	42.8%	40.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	3.4%	11.1%
Divorced	16.3%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	2.4%
Kindergarten	104	4.1%
Elementary school	1,047	41.5%
High school	672	26.6%
College / grad school	640	25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Public administration 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 5.1%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 15.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	930	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,505	96.4%
Spanish	95	0.7%
Other Indo-European	68	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.0%
Other languages	21	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,892	99.1%
Born in same state	13,759	98.2%
Born in different state	10,401	74.2%
Foreign born	133	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	120	0.9%
Not a US citizen	86	71.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,427	17.3%
French	1,197	8.5%
Arab	1,028	7.3%
English	246	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.1%
Irish	16	0.1%
German	11	0.1%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	83.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26241

What city is ZIP code 26241 in?

ZIP code 26241 is primarily assigned to Elkins, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26241 in?

ZIP code 26241 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26241 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26241 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26241?

The median home value in ZIP code 26241 is $143,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 26241?

ZIP code 26241 has an estimated population of 14,012 residents, with a density of 134 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26241?

The median household income in ZIP code 26241 is $48,450, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26241 in?

ZIP code 26241 observes the EST timezone.