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Barbour County
Philippi, WV
26416
26416 ZIP Code — Philippi, WV
Barbour County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26416 is located in
Philippi ,
West Virginia ,
within Barbour County .
It covers approximately 141.04 square miles and serves a population of
6,912 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26416
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $44,042. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 26416 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
6,912
Population density
49 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
141.04 sq mi
Water area
1.04 sq mi
Latitude
39.1666
Longitude
-80.0247
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.6%
62.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
19.1%
22.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
17.1%
14.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.2%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$44,042
Median household income
$132,000
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,349 19.5% 18 and over 5,563 80.5% 65 and over 1,425 20.6% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.8%
Group Count % White 6,402 90.8% Two or more races 282 4% Black or African American 198 2.8% Hispanic or Latino 135 1.9% Asian 23 0.3% Other race 7 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.6%
62.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
19.1%
22.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
17.1%
14.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.2%
1.2%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.8% $10k–$15k 5.9% $15k–$25k 14.6% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 19.7% $50k–$75k 19.2% $75k–$100k 6.2% $100k–$150k 11.7% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $44,042
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $132,000 Median rent / month $636 Owner occupied 68.3% Renter occupied 31.7% Vacant 15.3% Single-family detached 74.7% Large apartment buildings 1.8% Mobile homes 11.5% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.1% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 8.4% 1990–1999 11.8% 1980–1989 12.9% 1970–1979 17.7% 1960–1969 7.5% 1950–1959 8.0% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 22.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 10.6% 2 bedrooms 29.2% 3 bedrooms 44.8% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 41.5% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 18.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 49.2% Electricity 26.2% Propane / LP gas 11.2% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 7.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,136 39.7% Cohabiting couple 193 6.8% Male householder, no spouse 574 20.1% Female householder, no spouse 955 33.4% Households with children under 18 710 24.8% Households with seniors (65+) 1,048 36.7% Average household size 2.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.9% 19.0% Married 48.1% 38.8% Separated 1.2% 3.1% Widowed 1.2% 23.8% Divorced 13.7% 15.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 15.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 1.3% Kindergarten 48 3.1% Elementary school 568 36.7% High school 326 21.1% College / grad school 586 37.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.1%
Professional & management
10.1%
Public administration
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.1% Service 29.5% Sales & office 12.8% Natural resources & construction 16.5% Production & transportation 10.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 25.3% Self-employed 2.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.1% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.9% Work from home 5.2% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 26.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
38.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.7% Retirement income 26.7% Supplemental Security 7.2% Cash public assistance 0.2% Food stamps / SNAP 12.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 35.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 11.9% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 30.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.1% Depression 28.3% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 19.1% Poor physical health 15.5% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 22.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 357 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 12.9% 65 and over 21.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.1% Public insurance 49.7% No insurance 5.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,574 95.1% Spanish 43 0.7% Other Indo-European 26 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 17 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,868 99.4% Born in same state 6,829 98.8% Born in different state 5,305 76.8% Foreign born 39 0.6% Naturalized citizen 44 0.6% Not a US citizen 6 13.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 871 12.6% French 670 9.7% Arab 635 9.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 87 1.3% English 55 0.8% Dutch 9 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.3% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26416
What city is ZIP code 26416 in?
ZIP code 26416 is primarily assigned to Philippi, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26416 in?
ZIP code 26416 falls within Barbour County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26416?
21% of residents in ZIP code 26416 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26416 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 26416 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26416?
The median home value in ZIP code 26416 is $132,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26416?
The median household income in ZIP code 26416 is $44,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 26416 in?
ZIP code 26416 observes the EST timezone.
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