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Upshur County
French Creek, WV
26218
26218 ZIP Code — French Creek, WV
Upshur County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26218 is located in
French Creek ,
West Virginia ,
within Upshur County .
It covers approximately 69.18 square miles and serves a population of
2,815 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26218
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,795. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 26218 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,815
Population density
41 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
097
Geography
Land area
69.18 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.8290
Longitude
-80.2651
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.9%
57.6%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
28.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
12.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$55,795
Median household income
$153,500
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 764 27.1% 18 and over 2,051 72.9% 65 and over 421 15.0% Median age 40.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,785 98.3% Two or more races 30 1.1% Hispanic or Latino 19 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.9%
57.6%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
24.7%
28.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
11.5%
12.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.5%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 4.8% $25k–$35k 14.8% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 23.7% $100k–$150k 5.1% $150k–$200k 8.7% Median income $55,795
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,500 Median rent / month $923 Owner occupied 79.9% Renter occupied 20.1% Vacant 26.8% Single-family detached 67.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.2% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.9% 2010–2019 11.4% 2000–2009 23.6% 1990–1999 10.8% 1980–1989 17.4% 1970–1979 5.8% 1960–1969 4.7% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 16.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 4.8% 2 bedrooms 31.2% 3 bedrooms 36.8% 4 bedrooms 12.7% 5+ bedrooms 10.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.8% 1 vehicle 33.2% 2 vehicles 27.1% 3 or more 34.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.3% Electricity 28.1% Propane / LP gas 11.6% Wood 8.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 620 61.8% Cohabiting couple 102 10.2% Male householder, no spouse 161 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 121 12.1% Households with children under 18 337 33.6% Households with seniors (65+) 305 30.4% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 24.1% Married 62.2% 58.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.3% Divorced 11.8% 14.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
1.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.3% Bachelor's or higher 9.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 1.5% Kindergarten 18 2.7% Elementary school 518 77.5% High school 102 15.3% College / grad school 20 3.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Professional & management
8.5%
Public administration
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.0% Service 17.8% Sales & office 25.6% Natural resources & construction 16.0% Production & transportation 24.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.7% Government 22.1% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.5% Carpool 7.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.3% Other means 5.2% Avg commute (minutes) 31.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.5%
Female-led households
49.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.0% Retirement income 22.0% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.8% High blood pressure 43.1% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 16.2% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 12.4% Arthritis 38.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 14.9% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.0% Binge drinking 11.3% No physical activity 34.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.6% Depression 29.4% Fair or poor health 27.2% Poor mental health 19.6% Poor physical health 18.0% No health insurance 13.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.2% Visited dentist 47.5% Cholesterol screening 88.0% Teeth loss 26.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 4.1%
Disability % Any disability 9.0% Under 18 2.1% 18–64 years 10.2% 65 and over 16.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.7% Public insurance 38.9% No insurance 3.5% Uninsured under 19 5.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,688 95.5% Spanish 5 0.2% Other Indo-European 5 0.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,815 100.0% Born in same state 2,815 100.0% Born in different state 2,356 83.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 401 14.2% Arab 168 6%
Ancestry Count % French 116 4.1% English 54 1.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.7% Internet access 95.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26218
What city is ZIP code 26218 in?
ZIP code 26218 is primarily assigned to French Creek, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26218 in?
ZIP code 26218 falls within Upshur County, West Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26218?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26218?
20% of residents in ZIP code 26218 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26218 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 26218 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26218?
The median home value in ZIP code 26218 is $153,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 26218 in?
ZIP code 26218 observes the EST timezone.
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