26287 ZIP Code — Parsons, WV

Tucker County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26287 is located in Parsons, West Virginia, within Tucker County. It covers approximately 148.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,948 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26287

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,021. 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 26287 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,948

population

148.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26287 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26287

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26287. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parsons	Acceptable
Parsons	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26269 Hambleton (5 mi) 26271 Hendricks (6.1 mi) 26283 Montrose (7.1 mi) 26292 Thomas (8.6 mi) 26276 Kerens (8.7 mi) 26289 Red Creek (10.1 mi) 26425 Rowlesburg (10.8 mi) 26716 Eglon (11 mi) 26705 Aurora (12 mi) 26254 Bowden (13.1 mi) 26260 Davis (13.4 mi) 26405 Moatsville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,948
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	148.72 sq mi
Water area	1.46 sq mi
Latitude	39.1383
Longitude	-79.6729
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	53.8%	51.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	35.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,948

Population

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$53,021

Median household income

$28,976

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

1,174

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

171

25–34

159

201

35–44

188

218

45–54

203

149

55–59

139

132

60–64

123

160

65–74

150

136

75–84

127

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	433	14.7%
18 and over	2,515	85.3%
65 and over	641	21.7%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,818	95.2%
Two or more races	117	4%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.4%
Other race	10	0.3%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	51.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	35.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$53,021

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.9%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	581	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	68	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	287	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	212	18.5%
Households with children under 18	220	19.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	471	41.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	20.0%
Married	49.4%	56.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	13.6%
Divorced	14.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.0%
Kindergarten	13	2.9%
Elementary school	197	43.8%
High school	150	33.3%
College / grad school	72	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.1%

Construction 13.5%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Public administration 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Retail trade 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	188	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,837	96.2%
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)	2,945	99.9%
Born in same state	2,939	99.7%
Born in different state	2,218	75.2%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	912	30.9%
Italian	241	8.2%
French	192	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.9%
Norwegian	6	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26287

What city is ZIP code 26287 in?

ZIP code 26287 is primarily assigned to Parsons, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26287 in?

ZIP code 26287 falls within Tucker County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26287 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26287 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26287?

The median home value in ZIP code 26287 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 26287?

ZIP code 26287 has an estimated population of 2,948 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26287?

The median household income in ZIP code 26287 is $53,021, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26287 in?

ZIP code 26287 observes the EST timezone.