26208 ZIP Code — Camden On Gauley, WV

Webster County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26208 is located in Camden On Gauley, West Virginia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 39.84 square miles and serves a population of 797 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 26208

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,295. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26208 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

797

population

39.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26208 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26208

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26208. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden On Gauley	Acceptable
Camden On Gauley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26205 Craigsville (3.5 mi) 26691 Tioga (5.5 mi) 26266 Upperglade (5.8 mi) 26660 Calvin (7.3 mi) 26206 Cowen (8 mi) 26202 Fenwick (8.7 mi) 26662 Canvas (11.6 mi) 26203 Erbacon (12 mi) 26610 Birch River (12.1 mi) 26681 Nettie (13.5 mi) 26261 Richwood (13.5 mi) 26288 Webster Springs (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	797
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	39.84 sq mi
Water area	0.43 sq mi
Latitude	38.3757
Longitude	-80.5844
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

797

Population

People per sq mi

50.7

Median age

$48,295

Median household income

$30,574

Per capita income

$71,700

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	18.8%
18 and over	647	81.2%
65 and over	231	29.0%
Median age	50.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 9.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	713	83.1%
Two or more races	80	9.3%
Hispanic or Latino	61	7.1%
Black or African American	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.9%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 24.0%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	24.0%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$48,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.0%

$50k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,700
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	17.8%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.8%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	23.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	101	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	32	10.1%
Households with children under 18	76	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	159	50.2%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	9.7%
Married	44.7%	79.8%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	6.6%
Divorced	14.9%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 61.0%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	103	63.2%
High school	60	36.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.6%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Construction 4.5%

Retail trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Professional & management 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	35.8%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.7

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 20.1%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.8%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	26.7%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	26.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	788	98.9%
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)	797	100.0%
Born in same state	797	100.0%
Born in different state	657	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	145	18.2%
Arab	93	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	11.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	75.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26208

What city is ZIP code 26208 in?

ZIP code 26208 is primarily assigned to Camden On Gauley, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26208 in?

ZIP code 26208 falls within Webster County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26208 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 26208 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26208 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 26208 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26208?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26208 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26208 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26208 in?

ZIP code 26208 observes the EST timezone.