26298 ZIP Code — Bergoo, WV

Webster County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26298 is located in Bergoo, West Virginia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 17.41 square miles and serves a population of 93 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

population

17.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26298 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26298

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26298. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bergoo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26288 Webster Springs (4 mi) 26217 Diana (7.6 mi) 26206 Cowen (10.1 mi) 26266 Upperglade (12.4 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (13.2 mi) 26230 Pickens (13.8 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (14.4 mi) 26294 Valley Head (15.1 mi) 26203 Erbacon (16.9 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (17.8 mi) 26224 Helvetia (18.3 mi) 24946 Hillsboro (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	93
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	17.41 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.4723
Longitude	-80.2802
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.3%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

71.8

Median age

$60,104

Median household income

$22,061

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	21	22.6%
18 and over	72	77.4%
65 and over	48	51.6%
Median age	71.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	93	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.3%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.7%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 29.3%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	29.3%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
Median income	$60,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.5%

$50k–$100k 46.3%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	60.6%
Single-family detached	67.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	1.9%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	16.3%
1939 or earlier	37.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	61.0%
2 vehicles	4.9%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.2%
Propane / LP gas	87.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11	26.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	48.8%
Female householder, no spouse	10	24.4%
Households with children under 18	9	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	78.0%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	33.9%
Married	35.5%	29.0%
Separated	25.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	37.1%
Divorced	38.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 75.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	21	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 41.7%

Wholesale trade 37.5%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	41.7%
Natural resources & construction	37.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	41.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.0%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	12.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	43.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	34.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	93	100.0%
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)	93	100.0%
Born in same state	93	100.0%
Born in different state	73	78.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26298

What city is ZIP code 26298 in?

ZIP code 26298 is primarily assigned to Bergoo, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26298 in?

ZIP code 26298 falls within Webster County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26298 have a large retiree population?

78% of households in ZIP code 26298 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26298 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 26298 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26298 have a large veteran population?

35% of civilians in ZIP code 26298 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26298?

The median home value in ZIP code 26298 is $94,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 26298 in?

ZIP code 26298 observes the EST timezone.