26254 ZIP Code — Bowden, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26254 is located in Bowden, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 118.95 square miles and serves a population of 87 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

population

118.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26254 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26254

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26254. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowden	Acceptable
Bowden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26270 Harman (7.2 mi) 26276 Kerens (8.2 mi) 26289 Red Creek (8.4 mi) 26271 Hendricks (8.5 mi) 26241 Elkins (9 mi) 26269 Hambleton (11.5 mi) 26283 Montrose (11.6 mi) 26263 Dryfork (12.4 mi) 26287 Parsons (13.1 mi) 26253 Beverly (14.4 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (15.5 mi) 26260 Davis (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	87
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	118.95 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	38.9490
Longitude	-79.6570
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

54.1

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$21,757

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	33.3%
18 and over	58	66.7%
65 and over	13	14.9%
Median age	54.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 11.5%

Group	Count	%
White	77	88.5%
Two or more races	10	11.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

$50k–$75k 78.3%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	78.3%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 72.2%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	85.4%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	22.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.3%
1 bedroom	14.6%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	22.9%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	78.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	56.5%
Wood	43.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	18	78.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	5	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	56.5%
Average household size	3.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	0.0%
Married	46.2%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	20.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 36.2%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	100.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.4%

Construction 26.3%

Other services 26.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	73.7%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	26.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.5%
Retirement income	78.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	21.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.1%
Public insurance	20.7%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	58	66.7%
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)	87	100.0%
Born in same state	87	100.0%
Born in different state	73	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	26.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.4%
Internet access	21.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26254

What city is ZIP code 26254 in?

ZIP code 26254 is primarily assigned to Bowden, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26254 in?

ZIP code 26254 falls within Tucker County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26254 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 26254 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 26254 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 26254 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 26254?

ZIP code 26254 has an estimated population of 87 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26254?

The median household income in ZIP code 26254 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26254 in?

ZIP code 26254 observes the EST timezone.