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Lewis County
Camden, WV
26338
26338 ZIP Code — Camden, WV
Lewis County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26338 is located in
Camden ,
West Virginia ,
within Lewis County .
It covers approximately 39.21 square miles and serves a population of
776 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26338
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,179. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 3% 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.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 26338 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
776
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
39.21 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
39.0826
Longitude
-80.6134
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.7%
55.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
26.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
21.5%
15.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
4.5%
3.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$95,179
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 134 17.3% 18 and over 642 82.7% 65 and over 151 19.5% Median age 48.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 738 91.3% Hispanic or Latino 32 4% Other race 32 4% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.7%
55.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
40.2%
26.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
21.5%
15.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
4.5%
3.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 4.4% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 6.8% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 18.0% $200k+ 10.2% Median income $95,179
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 80.1% Renter occupied 19.9% Vacant 30.2% Single-family detached 58.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 38.3% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 10.8% 1980–1989 34.9% 1970–1979 19.7% 1960–1969 9.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 19.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 45.8% 4 bedrooms 11.5% 5+ bedrooms 7.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 27.2% 3 or more 37.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 77.2% Electricity 10.2% Propane / LP gas 4.4% Wood 8.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 123 59.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 44 21.4% Female householder, no spouse 39 18.9% Households with children under 18 73 35.4% Households with seniors (65+) 106 51.5% Average household size 3.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 54.7% 33.6% Married 35.0% 49.7% Separated 0.0% 10.5% Widowed 4.6% 2.6% Divorced 5.7% 3.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.5%
Some college, no degree
4.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.2% Bachelor's or higher 2.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 15 17.4% Elementary school 58 67.4% High school 13 15.1% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
17.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Education & healthcare
8.4%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.4% Service 13.1% Sales & office 20.2% Natural resources & construction 43.8% Production & transportation 11.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.3% Government 7.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.4% Carpool 15.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 9.8% Avg commute (minutes) 39.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.2% Retirement income 40.3% Supplemental Security 21.8% Cash public assistance 15.5% Food stamps / SNAP 30.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 41.5% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 34.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 12.2% No physical activity 31.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 26.0% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 57.5% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 19.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 33.4% Under 18 33.6% 18–64 years 22.4% 65 and over 68.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.5% Public insurance 61.1% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 9.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 734 94.6% 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) 776 100.0% Born in same state 776 100.0% Born in different state 627 80.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 139 17.9% Arab 114 14.7%
Ancestry Count % French 76 9.8% English 27 3.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.5% Internet access 90.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26338
What city is ZIP code 26338 in?
ZIP code 26338 is primarily assigned to Camden, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26338 in?
ZIP code 26338 falls within Lewis County, West Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26338?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 26338 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 26338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 26338 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 26338 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26338?
The median home value in ZIP code 26338 is $98,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 26338 in?
ZIP code 26338 observes the EST timezone.
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