26237 ZIP Code — Tallmansville, WV

Upshur County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26237 is located in Tallmansville, West Virginia, within Upshur County. It covers approximately 35.31 square miles and serves a population of 438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26237

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 $103,800.

Median household income is $78,043. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 79 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26237 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

438

population

35.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tallmansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26218 French Creek (5.7 mi) 26278 Mabie (7.4 mi) 26224 Helvetia (7.5 mi) 26234 Rock Cave (8.7 mi) 26210 Adrian (9.4 mi) 26257 Coalton (9.6 mi) 26215 Cleveland (10.1 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (11.3 mi) 26201 Buckhannon (11.4 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (12.1 mi) 26230 Pickens (12.3 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	438
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	35.31 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8344
Longitude	-80.1602
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	74.2%	57.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	28.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

438

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$78,043

Median household income

$31,243

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	24.4%
18 and over	331	75.6%
65 and over	73	16.7%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	420	95.9%
Two or more races	18	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.2%	57.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	28.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 1.7%

$75k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	1.7%
$75k–$100k	30.0%
$100k–$150k	32.8%
Median income	$78,043

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.1%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	37.7%
Single-family detached	64.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.7%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	42.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.7%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	75.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	27	15.0%
Households with children under 18	43	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	30.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	16.6%
Married	68.3%	69.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.8%
Divorced	8.4%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 74.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	43.0%
High school	61	57.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.6%

Construction 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Retail trade 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	52.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	79.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	63.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	438	100.0%
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)	438	100.0%
Born in same state	438	100.0%
Born in different state	365	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26237

What city is ZIP code 26237 in?

ZIP code 26237 is primarily assigned to Tallmansville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26237 in?

ZIP code 26237 falls within Upshur County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26237?

6% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 26237?

The median home value in ZIP code 26237 is $103,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 26237?

ZIP code 26237 has an estimated population of 438 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26237?

The median household income in ZIP code 26237 is $78,043, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26237 in?

ZIP code 26237 observes the EST timezone.