26283 ZIP Code — Montrose, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26283 is located in Montrose, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 52.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26283

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,891. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26283 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,432

population

52.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26283 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26283

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26283. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26276 Kerens (3.7 mi) 26287 Parsons (7.1 mi) 26250 Belington (9.6 mi) 26271 Hendricks (9.6 mi) 26241 Elkins (10.4 mi) 26269 Hambleton (10.7 mi) 26254 Bowden (11.6 mi) 26405 Moatsville (11.8 mi) 26289 Red Creek (13.5 mi) 26416 Philippi (14 mi) 26425 Rowlesburg (14.7 mi) 26292 Thomas (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,432
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	52.47 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	39.0843
Longitude	-79.7860
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	50.5%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,432

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$44,891

Median household income

$25,118

Per capita income

$150,500

Median home value

$615

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

689

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

131

60–64

162

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	396	27.7%
18 and over	1,036	72.3%
65 and over	312	21.8%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,420	98.8%
Two or more races	7	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$44,891

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,500
Median rent / month	$615
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	28.9%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	13.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.0%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	27.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	296	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	137	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	157	26.4%
Households with children under 18	129	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	42.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	1.3%
Married	48.9%	62.7%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	9.3%	15.2%
Divorced	2.2%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	13.5%
Kindergarten	35	15.3%
Elementary school	123	53.7%
High school	36	15.7%
College / grad school	4	1.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Construction 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 17.7%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Public administration 6.8%

Retail trade 3.4%

Information 3.0%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Other services 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	3.9%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.4%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,263	88.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,420	99.2%
Born in same state	1,419	99.1%
Born in different state	1,070	74.7%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.8%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	159	11.1%
English	80	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	3.8%
French	27	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	74.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26283

What city is ZIP code 26283 in?

ZIP code 26283 is primarily assigned to Montrose, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26283 in?

ZIP code 26283 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26283 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 26283 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26283 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26283 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26283 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 26283 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26283?

The median home value in ZIP code 26283 is $150,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26283 in?

ZIP code 26283 observes the EST timezone.