26855 ZIP Code — Cabins, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26855 is located in Cabins, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 17.57 square miles and serves a population of 615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26855

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,346. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

615

population

17.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cabins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26847 Petersburg (7.6 mi) 26263 Dryfork (8.1 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (9.3 mi) 26833 Maysville (10.6 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (10.6 mi) 26260 Davis (13.1 mi) 26270 Harman (13.7 mi) 26289 Red Creek (15.6 mi) 26739 Mount Storm (17.1 mi) 26836 Moorefield (17.1 mi) 22811 Bergton (18.6 mi) 26271 Hendricks (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	615
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	17.57 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.9432
Longitude	-79.2764
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	52.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	6.3%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

615

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$61,346

Median household income

$23,574

Per capita income

$152,000

Median home value

$878

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

374

Housing units

1.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	64	10.4%
18 and over	551	89.6%
65 and over	266	43.3%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	615	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.8%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	6.3%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 24.3%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	24.3%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
Median income	$61,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 37.1%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 28.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,000
Median rent / month	$878
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	44.8%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	34.6%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	56.2%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	27.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Fuel oil	14.9%
Wood	29.3%
No fuel used	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	56	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	85	38.3%
Households with children under 18	34	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	55.9%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	12.8%
Married	41.1%	26.0%
Separated	0.0%	15.3%
Widowed	9.3%	5.3%
Divorced	17.0%	40.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	1.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	8.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	91.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.6%

Professional & management 18.3%

Construction 16.6%

Education & healthcare 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Retail trade 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.1%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.7%
Production & transportation	42.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.3%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	65.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	22.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	594	96.6%
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)	615	100.0%
Born in same state	577	93.8%
Born in different state	340	55.3%
Foreign born	38	6.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	13.5%
French	42	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26855

What city is ZIP code 26855 in?

ZIP code 26855 is primarily assigned to Cabins, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26855 in?

ZIP code 26855 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26855 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 26855 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26855 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26855 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 26855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26855?

20% of residents in ZIP code 26855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26855 in?

ZIP code 26855 observes the EST timezone.