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Lewis County
Alum Bridge, WV
26321
26321 ZIP Code — Alum Bridge, WV
Lewis County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26321 is located in
Alum Bridge ,
West Virginia ,
within Lewis County .
It covers approximately 23.93 square miles and serves a population of
211 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26321
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,500. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 26321 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
211
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
23.93 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
39.0508
Longitude
-80.7229
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.9%
55.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
5.1%
26.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$31,500
Median household income
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 40 19.0% 18 and over 171 81.0% 65 and over 33 15.6% Median age 39.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
94.9%
55.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
5.1%
26.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 24.5% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 30.6% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 7.1% $75k–$100k 14.3% $100k–$150k 8.2% Median income $31,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $92,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 21.0% Single-family detached 77.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.6% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 10.5% 1990–1999 5.6% 1980–1989 15.3% 1970–1979 21.0% 1960–1969 22.6% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 19.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 21.0% 2 bedrooms 36.3% 3 bedrooms 37.1% 4 bedrooms 5.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.3% 1 vehicle 34.7% 2 vehicles 28.6% 3 or more 23.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 64.3% Electricity 21.4% Wood 7.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 37.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 50 51.0% Female householder, no spouse 11 11.2% Households with children under 18 21 21.4% Households with seniors (65+) 23 23.5% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 53.6% 31.5% Married 40.0% 53.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 6.4% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 15.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.1% Bachelor's or higher 26.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 8 27.6% High school 21 72.4% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
24.7%
Public administration
15.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Education & healthcare
9.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.7% Service 0.0% Sales & office 38.4% Natural resources & construction 21.9% Production & transportation 15.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 60.3% Government 39.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.3% Carpool 15.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.7% Retirement income 8.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 24.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 42.8% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 36.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 11.5% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 12.0% No physical activity 31.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 25.8% Fair or poor health 21.0% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 57.8% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 19.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 12.3%
Disability % Any disability 29.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 32.6% 65 and over 54.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.5% Public insurance 44.5% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 200 94.8% Spanish 11 5.5% Other Indo-European 11 5.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 211 100.0% Born in same state 211 100.0% Born in different state 141 66.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 11 5.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.4% Internet access 70.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26321
What city is ZIP code 26321 in?
ZIP code 26321 is primarily assigned to Alum Bridge, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26321 in?
ZIP code 26321 falls within Lewis County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26321?
17% of residents in ZIP code 26321 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26321 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 26321 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26321?
The median home value in ZIP code 26321 is $92,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26321?
The median household income in ZIP code 26321 is $31,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 26321 in?
ZIP code 26321 observes the EST timezone.
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