26250 ZIP Code — Belington, WV

Barbour County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26250 is located in Belington, West Virginia, within Barbour County. It covers approximately 91.42 square miles and serves a population of 5,752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26250

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,191. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,752

population

91.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26416 Philippi (9.5 mi) 26238 Volga (9.6 mi) 26257 Coalton (9.6 mi) 26283 Montrose (9.6 mi) 26241 Elkins (10 mi) 26276 Kerens (10.4 mi) 26201 Buckhannon (13.1 mi) 26405 Moatsville (13.1 mi) 26278 Mabie (16.5 mi) 26287 Parsons (16.6 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (16.8 mi) 26254 Bowden (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,752
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	91.42 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	39.0401
Longitude	-79.9560
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	59.7%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,752

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$45,191

Median household income

$22,433

Per capita income

$102,100

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

1,639

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

127

151

5–9

143

252

10–14

241

200

15–19

191

224

20–24

214

369

25–34

352

403

35–44

385

390

45–54

372

163

55–59

156

142

60–64

136

309

65–74

294

164

75–84

157

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,179	20.5%
18 and over	4,573	79.5%
65 and over	1,008	17.5%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Two or more races 5.3%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,337	87.9%
Hispanic or Latino	319	5.3%
Two or more races	319	5.3%
Black or African American	60	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.4%
Other race	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.7%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$45,191

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 31.0%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,100
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	73.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.5%
Electricity	36.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	8.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	956	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	92	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	280	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	327	19.8%
Households with children under 18	503	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	684	41.3%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	30.9%
Married	52.2%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	3.2%	7.8%
Divorced	11.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 59.2%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	3.0%
Kindergarten	50	4.4%
Elementary school	649	57.0%
High school	334	29.3%
College / grad school	71	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Construction 8.4%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 5.6%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 49.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	368	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,492	95.5%
Spanish	57	1.0%
Other Indo-European	52	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,751	100.0%
Born in same state	5,730	99.6%
Born in different state	4,551	79.1%
Foreign born	21	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	710	12.3%
Arab	324	5.6%
French	310	5.4%
English	136	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.1%
Polish	7	0.1%
Dutch	5	0.1%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.8%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26250

What city is ZIP code 26250 in?

ZIP code 26250 is primarily assigned to Belington, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26250 in?

ZIP code 26250 falls within Barbour County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26250?

9% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 26250?

20% of residents in ZIP code 26250 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26250 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26250?

The median home value in ZIP code 26250 is $102,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 26250 in?

ZIP code 26250 observes the EST timezone.