26234 ZIP Code — Rock Cave, WV

Upshur County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26234 is located in Rock Cave, West Virginia, within Upshur County. It covers approximately 46.01 square miles and serves a population of 982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26234

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 $168,300.

Median household income is $32,024. 78% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

982

population

46.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock Cave	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26228 Kanawha Head (3.8 mi) 26218 French Creek (4.6 mi) 26215 Cleveland (5.5 mi) 26224 Helvetia (6.4 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (8.6 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (8.7 mi) 26230 Pickens (9.6 mi) 26376 Ireland (9.7 mi) 26210 Adrian (10.6 mi) 26447 Walkersville (13.4 mi) 26372 Horner (13.8 mi) 26217 Diana (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	982
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	46.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.7671
Longitude	-80.2972
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	57.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	28.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

982

Population

People per sq mi

65.2

Median age

$32,024

Median household income

$27,431

Per capita income

$168,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

699

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

207

65–74

227

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	14.1%
18 and over	844	85.9%
65 and over	500	50.9%
Median age	65.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	982	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	57.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	28.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 22.9%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	22.9%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
Median income	$32,024

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.4%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	30.6%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Wood	32.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	144	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	150	28.6%
Households with children under 18	88	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	350	66.8%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	0.0%
Married	55.2%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.9%	22.1%
Divorced	18.0%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.2%

HS graduate 55.0%

Some college, no degree 6.4%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	51	53.1%
Elementary school	32	33.3%
High school	13	13.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 17.2%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Transportation & utilities 15.7%

Public administration 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Construction 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.1%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	45.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.5%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	17.2%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.3%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	953	97.0%
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)	978	99.6%
Born in same state	978	99.6%
Born in different state	775	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	315	32.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	123	12.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	67.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26234

What city is ZIP code 26234 in?

ZIP code 26234 is primarily assigned to Rock Cave, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26234 in?

ZIP code 26234 falls within Upshur County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26234 have a large retiree population?

78% of households in ZIP code 26234 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26234 have an older population?

51% of residents in ZIP code 26234 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26234?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26234 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 26234 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26234 in?

ZIP code 26234 observes the EST timezone.