26180 ZIP Code — Walker, WV

Wood County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26180 is located in Walker, West Virginia, within Wood County. It covers approximately 66.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,993 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26180

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,553. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26180 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,993

population

66.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26180 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26180

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26180. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walker	Acceptable
Walker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26142 Davisville (5 mi) 26150 Mineral Wells (8.5 mi) 26104 Parkersburg (8.6 mi) 26120 Mineral Wells (8.9 mi) 26121 Mineral Wells (8.9 mi) 26184 Waverly (9.6 mi) 26143 Elizabeth (9.8 mi) 26148 Macfarlan (11.7 mi) 26106 Parkersburg (11.9 mi) 26337 Cairo (12 mi) 26134 Belmont (12.1 mi) 26101 Parkersburg (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,993
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	66.99 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	39.1829
Longitude	-81.3667
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	45.7%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,993

Population

People per sq mi

48.8

Median age

$63,553

Median household income

$33,190

Per capita income

$104,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

773

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

35–44

227

45–54

168

55–59

123

60–64

177

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	376	18.9%
18 and over	1,617	81.1%
65 and over	403	20.2%
Median age	48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,952	97.9%
Two or more races	35	1.8%
Black or African American	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.7%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 29.6%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	29.6%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$63,553

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.3%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	27.7%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Wood	22.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	336	42.3%
Cohabiting couple	147	18.5%
Male householder, no spouse	182	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	129	16.2%
Households with children under 18	192	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	316	39.8%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	20.7%
Married	37.8%	48.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.0%
Divorced	22.4%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	233	66.8%
High school	66	18.9%
College / grad school	50	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.2%

Retail trade 12.0%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Public administration 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Other services 7.9%

Professional & management 7.7%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	17.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.2%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 6.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.5%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.5%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,938	97.2%
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)	1,993	100.0%
Born in same state	1,993	100.0%
Born in different state	1,756	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	473	23.7%
Arab	289	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	7.6%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26180

What city is ZIP code 26180 in?

ZIP code 26180 is primarily assigned to Walker, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26180 in?

ZIP code 26180 falls within Wood County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26180?

10% 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 26180 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 26180 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26180 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26180 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26180 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 26180 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26180 in?

ZIP code 26180 observes the EST timezone.