26201 ZIP Code — Buckhannon, WV

Upshur County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26201 is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, within Upshur County. It covers approximately 175.82 square miles and serves a population of 19,662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26201

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 $154,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $49,962. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26201 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,662

population

175.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckhannon	Acceptable
Buckhannon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26238 Volga (6.7 mi) 26210 Adrian (7.6 mi) 26372 Horner (9.4 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (11.4 mi) 26257 Coalton (11.7 mi) 26218 French Creek (12.2 mi) 26250 Belington (13.1 mi) 26215 Cleveland (13.8 mi) 26408 Mount Clare (14.5 mi) 26416 Philippi (14.8 mi) 26385 Lost Creek (14.9 mi) 26278 Mabie (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,662
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	175.82 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.9975
Longitude	-80.1940
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	55.5%	57.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	28.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

19,662

Population

112

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$49,962

Median household income

$29,704

Per capita income

$154,400

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

6,830

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

491

Under 5

492

516

5–9

519

526

10–14

529

754

15–19

757

764

20–24

768

1,121

25–34

1,126

1,076

35–44

1,080

1,154

45–54

1,159

645

55–59

647

657

60–64

659

1,167

65–74

1,171

763

75–84

766

177

85+

178

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,801	19.3%
18 and over	15,861	80.7%
65 and over	4,222	21.5%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,414	91.2%
Two or more races	718	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	525	2.6%
Black or African American	395	2%
Asian	91	0.5%
Other race	22	0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	57.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	28.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$49,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,400
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.1%
Electricity	34.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	4.0%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,533	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	536	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,508	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,264	28.9%
Households with children under 18	2,174	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,649	33.8%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	25.3%
Married	46.1%	42.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.3%
Widowed	3.0%	12.1%
Divorced	15.7%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	149	3.5%
Kindergarten	143	3.3%
Elementary school	1,782	41.3%
High school	888	20.6%
College / grad school	1,349	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Construction 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,269	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,679	95.0%
Spanish	99	0.5%
Other Indo-European	39	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	57	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,566	99.5%
Born in same state	19,454	98.9%
Born in different state	15,184	77.2%
Foreign born	112	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	96	0.5%
Not a US citizen	32	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,343	17%
French	1,862	9.5%
Arab	1,340	6.8%
English	176	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	24	0.1%
Polish	19	0.1%
Irish	12	0.1%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26201

What city is ZIP code 26201 in?

ZIP code 26201 is primarily assigned to Buckhannon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26201 in?

ZIP code 26201 falls within Upshur County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26201?

18% of residents in ZIP code 26201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26201 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26201 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26201?

The median home value in ZIP code 26201 is $154,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 26201?

ZIP code 26201 has an estimated population of 19,662 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26201 in?

ZIP code 26201 observes the EST timezone.