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Brooke County
Bethany, WV
26032
26032 ZIP Code — Bethany, WV
Brooke County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26032 is located in
Bethany ,
West Virginia ,
within Brooke County .
It covers approximately 11.49 square miles and serves a population of
1,193 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26032
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $46,250. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 26032 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,193
Population density
104 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
009
Geography
Land area
11.49 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
40.1912
Longitude
-80.5535
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.0%
52.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
33.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
13.4%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.0%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$46,250
Median household income
38.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 72 6.0% 18 and over 1,121 94.0% 65 and over 136 11.4% Median age 20.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
18.8%
Group Count % White 901 74.8% Black or African American 226 18.8% Two or more races 63 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 12 1% Asian 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.0%
52.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
33.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
13.4%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.1%
1.0%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 5.8% $25k–$35k 20.5% $35k–$50k 17.9% $50k–$75k 19.2% $75k–$100k 11.6% $100k–$150k 10.3% $150k–$200k 4.5% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $46,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,800 Median rent / month $808 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 7.8% Single-family detached 65.4% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 24.7% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.96
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 16.0% 2000–2009 5.3% 1990–1999 8.2% 1980–1989 2.1% 1970–1979 10.3% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 14.0% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 33.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.9% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 25.5% 3 bedrooms 48.6% 4 bedrooms 15.2% 5+ bedrooms 5.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.9% 1 vehicle 44.6% 2 vehicles 45.5% 3 or more 8.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 60.7% Electricity 30.8% Propane / LP gas 4.5% Fuel oil 2.7% Wood 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 89 39.7% Cohabiting couple 14 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 55 24.6% Female householder, no spouse 66 29.5% Households with children under 18 29 12.9% Households with seniors (65+) 119 53.1% Average household size 1.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 78.8% 68.6% Married 14.0% 18.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.7% 8.2% Divorced 6.5% 4.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
15.7%
Graduate / professional
21.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.8% Bachelor's or higher 38.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 1.2% Kindergarten 6 0.7% Elementary school 26 3.2% High school 9 1.1% College / grad school 769 93.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
27.8%
Professional & management
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.0%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Public administration
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.0% Service 39.0% Sales & office 24.9% Natural resources & construction 1.8% Production & transportation 6.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.1% Government 15.2% Self-employed 0.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 50.9% Carpool 5.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 41.2% Work from home 2.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 19.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.3% Retirement income 33.0% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 2.2% Food stamps / SNAP 6.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.9% High blood pressure 23.3% High cholesterol 21.5% Diabetes 6.1% Heart disease 3.9% Stroke 1.6% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 16.9% Kidney disease 1.7% Pulmonary disease 5.1% Cancer 3.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.6% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 19.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 27.4% Fair or poor health 11.6% Poor mental health 20.4% Poor physical health 8.2% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 64.6% Cholesterol screening 80.9% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 3.7%
Disability % Any disability 4.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.3% 65 and over 8.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.1% Public insurance 30.7% No insurance 1.4% Uninsured under 19 0.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,158 97.1% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,152 96.6% Born in same state 1,150 96.4% Born in different state 353 29.6% Foreign born 2 0.2% Naturalized citizen 41 3.4% Not a US citizen 1 2.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 109 9.1% Italian 107 9% Norwegian 18 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 8 0.7% English 2 0.2% Polish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 18.8% Internet access 71.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26032
What city is ZIP code 26032 in?
ZIP code 26032 is primarily assigned to Bethany, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26032 in?
ZIP code 26032 falls within Brooke County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26032 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 26032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26032?
The median home value in ZIP code 26032 is $88,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26032?
The median household income in ZIP code 26032 is $46,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 26032?
ZIP code 26032 has an estimated population of 1,193 residents, with a density of 104 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26032 in?
ZIP code 26032 observes the EST timezone.
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