26320 ZIP Code — Alma, WV

Tyler County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26320 is located in Alma, West Virginia, within Tyler County. It covers approximately 58.65 square miles and serves a population of 774 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26320

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 $78,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,216) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26320 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

774

population

58.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26320 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26320

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma	Acceptable
Alma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26149 Middlebourne (4.1 mi) 26377 Jacksonburg (10.3 mi) 26415 Pennsboro (10.4 mi) 26167 Reader (10.5 mi) 26175 Sistersville (10.8 mi) 26146 Friendly (11.3 mi) 26159 Paden City (13.4 mi) 26419 Pine Grove (13.9 mi) 26456 West Union (14 mi) 26346 Ellenboro (14.3 mi) 26155 New Martinsville (14.3 mi) 26426 Salem (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	774
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	58.65 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	39.4238
Longitude	-80.8306
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	49.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

774

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

$62,216

Median household income

$36,927

Per capita income

$78,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.2%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

480

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	143	18.5%
18 and over	631	81.5%
65 and over	108	14.0%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	745	93.6%
Two or more races	29	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	49.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$62,216

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.9%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.2%
Renter occupied	1.8%
Vacant	42.1%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	16.3%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	17.1%
3 or more	54.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.0%
Electricity	13.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	39	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	80	28.5%
Households with children under 18	90	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	27.4%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	31.3%
Married	64.9%	32.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	8.4%	6.4%
Divorced	3.6%	28.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	46.7%
High school	37	24.3%
College / grad school	44	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 59.9%

Construction 10.5%

Public administration 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Retail trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.9%
Service	52.5%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	31.9%
Government	68.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	23.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.9

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	11.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	40.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	15.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	739	95.5%
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)	774	100.0%
Born in same state	774	100.0%
Born in different state	657	84.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	95	12.3%
English	45	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	4.4%
Arab	13	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26320

What city is ZIP code 26320 in?

ZIP code 26320 is primarily assigned to Alma, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26320 in?

ZIP code 26320 falls within Tyler County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26320 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 26320 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26320?

12% 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 26320 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 26320 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26320?

The median home value in ZIP code 26320 is $78,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26320 in?

ZIP code 26320 observes the EST timezone.