26705 ZIP Code — Aurora, WV

Preston County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26705 is located in Aurora, West Virginia, within Preston County. It covers approximately 47.75 square miles and serves a population of 620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26705

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $52,721. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

620

population

47.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aurora	Acceptable
Aurora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26716 Eglon (3.5 mi) 26425 Rowlesburg (8.1 mi) 26292 Thomas (9.3 mi) 26720 Gormania (11.1 mi) 26444 Tunnelton (11.4 mi) 26764 Terra Alta (12 mi) 26287 Parsons (12 mi) 21550 Oakland (12.6 mi) 26269 Hambleton (12.8 mi) 26410 Newburg (15.4 mi) 26260 Davis (15.7 mi) 26271 Hendricks (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	620
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	47.75 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.2915
Longitude	-79.5667
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

620

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$52,721

Median household income

$25,101

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.2%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

264

Housing units

21.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	20.6%
18 and over	492	79.4%
65 and over	210	33.9%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	612	97.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	1.3%
Other race	8	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.9%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 30.6%

$75k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	30.6%
$75k–$100k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$52,721

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.2%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 27.1%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.2%
Renter occupied	29.8%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	0.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	8.8%
1939 or earlier	29.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	64.0%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	22.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.8%
Fuel oil	15.9%
Wood	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	21	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	49	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	36	14.3%
Households with children under 18	76	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	60.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	17.7%
Married	55.5%	63.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	14.7%	18.5%
Divorced	7.9%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	7.4%
Elementary school	81	66.9%
High school	8	6.6%
College / grad school	23	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Transportation & utilities 15.3%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 8.1%

Other services 7.7%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	35.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.9%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	590	95.2%
Spanish	20	3.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	3.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	604	97.4%
Born in same state	604	97.4%
Born in different state	379	61.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.6%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	92	14.8%
Arab	53	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26705

What city is ZIP code 26705 in?

ZIP code 26705 is primarily assigned to Aurora, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26705 in?

ZIP code 26705 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26705 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 26705 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26705 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 26705 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26705 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 26705 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 26705?

ZIP code 26705 has an estimated population of 620 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26705 in?

ZIP code 26705 observes the EST timezone.