26253 ZIP Code — Beverly, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26253 is located in Beverly, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 59.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26253

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 $134,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $57,429. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, 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 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,302

population

59.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26253 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26253

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26253. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beverly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26293 Valley Bend (4.6 mi) 26241 Elkins (9.8 mi) 26278 Mabie (10.2 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (10.5 mi) 26264 Durbin (11.1 mi) 26257 Coalton (12 mi) 26273 Huttonsville (12.8 mi) 26254 Bowden (14.4 mi) 24920 Bartow (16.2 mi) 26276 Kerens (16.9 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (17.5 mi) 26250 Belington (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,302
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	59.95 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.7960
Longitude	-79.8385
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	52.8%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,302

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$57,429

Median household income

$30,751

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

69.3%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

14.6%

Unemployment

1,121

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

156

Under 5

117

144

5–9

108

100

10–14

15–19

136

20–24

103

268

25–34

202

228

35–44

172

194

45–54

146

127

55–59

156

60–64

117

185

65–74

139

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	751	22.7%
18 and over	2,551	77.3%
65 and over	580	17.6%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,101	91.8%
Two or more races	182	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	75	2.2%
Other race	16	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$57,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	69.3%
Renter occupied	30.7%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	14.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	47.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	474	38.8%
Cohabiting couple	217	17.7%
Male householder, no spouse	225	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	307	25.1%
Households with children under 18	326	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	416	34.0%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	28.4%
Married	36.9%	45.2%
Separated	0.3%	0.3%
Widowed	3.2%	11.2%
Divorced	16.0%	14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	0.7%
Kindergarten	91	16.5%
Elementary school	346	62.8%
High school	59	10.7%
College / grad school	51	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.6%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Construction 8.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Professional & management 4.7%

Retail trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 31.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 65.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,029	91.7%
Spanish	14	0.5%
Other Indo-European	14	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,301	100.0%
Born in same state	3,301	100.0%
Born in different state	2,577	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	818	24.8%
French	303	9.2%
Arab	202	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	125	3.8%
Polish	48	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26253

What city is ZIP code 26253 in?

ZIP code 26253 is primarily assigned to Beverly, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26253 in?

ZIP code 26253 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26253?

17% of residents in ZIP code 26253 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26253?

The median home value in ZIP code 26253 is $134,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 26253?

ZIP code 26253 has an estimated population of 3,302 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26253?

The median household income in ZIP code 26253 is $57,429, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26253 in?

ZIP code 26253 observes the EST timezone.