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Hampshire County
Bloomery, WV
26817
26817 ZIP Code — Bloomery, WV
Hampshire County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26817 is located in
Bloomery ,
West Virginia ,
within Hampshire County .
It covers approximately 20.55 square miles and serves a population of
1,041 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26817
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $115,363. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 26817 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,041
Population density
51 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
20.55 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.3731
Longitude
-78.3869
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.6%
52.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
32.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
39.0%
13.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
5.7%
1.2%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$115,363
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 244 23.4% 18 and over 797 76.6% 65 and over 118 11.3% Median age 21.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,041 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.6%
52.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
31.7%
32.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
39.0%
13.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
5.7%
1.2%
3.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 10.0% $35k–$50k 19.9% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 3.0% $100k–$150k 41.8% $200k+ 10.4% Median income $115,363
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 25.8% Single-family detached 92.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 5.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.4% 2000–2009 4.4% 1990–1999 21.4% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 23.6% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 28.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 14.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 18.8% 3 bedrooms 29.2% 4 bedrooms 42.4% 5+ bedrooms 9.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 10.0% 2 vehicles 13.9% 3 or more 76.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 47.8% Fuel oil 15.4% Wood 36.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 161 80.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 28 13.9% Female householder, no spouse 12 6.0% Households with children under 18 53 26.4% Households with seniors (65+) 70 34.8% Average household size 5.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 53.4% 39.4% Married 40.9% 46.6% Separated 5.7% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 10.8% Divorced 0.0% 3.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
7.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 133 28.2% High school 232 49.2% College / grad school 107 22.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.4%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 3.4% Service 6.5% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 24.1% Production & transportation 48.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.4% Government 6.0% Self-employed 9.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.9% Carpool 15.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 24.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.8% Retirement income 18.4% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 10.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 33.6% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 28.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.4% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 18.5% Poor mental health 17.4% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.4% Visited dentist 59.4% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 30.2% Under 18 18.9% 18–64 years 33.3% 65 and over 35.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 27.7% Public insurance 68.4% No insurance 14.1% Uninsured under 19 21.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,010 97.0% 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) 1,041 100.0% Born in same state 1,041 100.0% Born in different state 32 3.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 28 2.7% Arab 23 2.2%
Ancestry Count % French 10 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 19.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26817
What city is ZIP code 26817 in?
ZIP code 26817 is primarily assigned to Bloomery, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26817 in?
ZIP code 26817 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26817?
25% of residents in ZIP code 26817 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26817?
The median household income in ZIP code 26817 is $115,363, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 26817?
ZIP code 26817 has an estimated population of 1,041 residents, with a density of 51 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26817 in?
ZIP code 26817 observes the EST timezone.
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