26134 ZIP Code — Belmont, WV

Pleasants County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26134 is located in Belmont, West Virginia, within Pleasants County. It covers approximately 0.80 square miles and serves a population of 668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26134

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $47,381. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 26134 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

668

population

0.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26134 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26134

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26134. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belmont	Acceptable
Belmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26184 Waverly (2.5 mi) 45773 Reno (4 mi) 45768 Newport (4.6 mi) 26187 Williamstown (8.5 mi) 45750 Marietta (8.6 mi) 26170 Saint Marys (9.2 mi) 45788 Whipple (10.4 mi) 26104 Parkersburg (10.5 mi) 26337 Cairo (11.2 mi) 26105 Vienna (11.4 mi) 26180 Walker (12.1 mi) 26142 Davisville (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	668
Population density	835 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	0.80 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	39.3519
Longitude	-81.3080
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	49.9%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	30.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	19.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

668

Population

835

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$47,381

Median household income

$29,217

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$605

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

14.5%

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	88	13.2%
18 and over	580	86.8%
65 and over	214	32.0%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	657	97.6%
Two or more races	11	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.4%	30.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	19.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$47,381

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$605
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	53.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	26.6%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.4%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	44.5%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.8%
Electricity	44.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	65	23.7%
Female householder, no spouse	109	39.8%
Households with children under 18	44	16.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	38.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	20.3%
Married	39.5%	42.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.7%
Widowed	8.4%	11.0%
Divorced	8.1%	25.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	8.5%
Kindergarten	9	12.7%
Elementary school	37	52.1%
High school	17	23.9%
College / grad school	2	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.6%

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Professional & management 5.3%

Retail trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Public administration 2.3%

Construction 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	41.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	24.1%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	16.1%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	40.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.9%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.7%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	647	96.9%
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)	668	100.0%
Born in same state	668	100.0%
Born in different state	525	78.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	117	17.5%
Italian	85	12.7%
French	46	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	1.9%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26134

What city is ZIP code 26134 in?

ZIP code 26134 is primarily assigned to Belmont, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26134 in?

ZIP code 26134 falls within Pleasants County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26134 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 26134 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26134?

15% 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 26134 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26134 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26134?

The median home value in ZIP code 26134 is $116,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 26134 in?

ZIP code 26134 observes the EST timezone.