26033 ZIP Code — Cameron, WV

Marshall County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26033 is located in Cameron, West Virginia, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 96.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26033

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 $137,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,214) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 26033 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,582

population

96.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cameron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15310 Aleppo (7 mi) 26041 Moundsville (7.4 mi) 15380 Wind Ridge (7.8 mi) 15352 New Freeport (9.4 mi) 26581 Littleton (10.2 mi) 26036 Dallas (10.3 mi) 26055 Proctor (10.6 mi) 26575 Hundred (11.2 mi) 26038 Glen Dale (12.1 mi) 43947 Shadyside (12.9 mi) 15341 Holbrook (13.1 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,582
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	96.25 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	39.8173
Longitude	-80.5945
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	57.3%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,582

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$55,214

Median household income

$44,501

Per capita income

$137,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,233

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

101

45–54

55–59

60–64

173

65–74

165

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	12.3%
18 and over	1,387	87.7%
65 and over	507	32.0%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,573	98.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$55,214

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	46.8%
Single-family detached	79.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	36.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	8.9%
Solar	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	404	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	35	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	198	28.3%
Households with children under 18	84	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	343	49.0%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	13.3%
Married	64.9%	56.7%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	18.7%
Divorced	5.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	10.9%
Kindergarten	11	4.8%
Elementary school	135	58.7%
High school	15	6.5%
College / grad school	44	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Construction 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Retail trade 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Other services 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Professional & management 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	34.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 18.5%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 15.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	42.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.3%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,564	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)	1,582	100.0%
Born in same state	1,566	99.0%
Born in different state	1,298	82.0%
Foreign born	16	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	216	13.7%
French	165	10.4%
Arab	165	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	56	3.5%
English	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26033

What city is ZIP code 26033 in?

ZIP code 26033 is primarily assigned to Cameron, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26033 in?

ZIP code 26033 falls within Marshall County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26033 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 26033 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26033 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26033 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26033 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26033 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 26033 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26033 in?

ZIP code 26033 observes the EST timezone.