26711 ZIP Code — Capon Bridge, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26711 is located in Capon Bridge, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 50.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,728 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26711

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,070. 43% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26711 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,728
population
50.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26711 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26711

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City Status
Capon Bridge Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26704 Augusta (5.1 mi) 26808 High View (5.9 mi) 26865 Yellow Spring (6.8 mi) 25444 Slanesville (8.4 mi) 22637 Gore (9.2 mi) 26817 Bloomery (9.4 mi) 26761 Shanks (9.7 mi) 26757 Romney (11.8 mi) 25437 Points (12.1 mi) 26755 Rio (12.9 mi) 22625 Cross Junction (13.1 mi) 25434 Paw Paw (14.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,728
Population density 54 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 50.69 sq mi
Water area 0.42 sq mi
Latitude 39.2808
Longitude -78.5156
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 46.1% 52.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.6% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 21.2% 13.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,728
Population
54
People per sq mi
45.5
Median age
$90,070
Median household income
$33,131
Per capita income
$221,300
Median home value
$1,267
Median monthly rent
80.1%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
1,016
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
93
Under 5
80
132
5–9
115
118
10–14
103
108
15–19
94
85
20–24
73
88
25–34
77
84
35–44
72
176
45–54
152
198
55–59
171
100
60–64
86
195
65–74
170
56
75–84
49
28
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1878328.7%
18 and over1,94571.3%
65 and over52319.2%
Median age45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Two or more races 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,65897%
Two or more races702.6%
Hispanic or Latino120.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 52.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 32.6% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 21.2% 13.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 3.1%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 9.6%
$25k–$35k 15.0%
$35k–$50k 3.2%
$50k–$75k 11.3%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k+ 5.8%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k9.6%
$25k–$35k15.0%
$35k–$50k3.2%
$50k–$75k11.3%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k20.2%
$150k–$200k9.7%
$200k+5.8%
Median income$90,070

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%
$50k–$100k 0.3%
$100k–$150k 11.2%
$150k–$200k 19.8%
$200k–$300k 43.0%
$300k–$500k 15.5%
$500k–$1M 6.2%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$221,300
Median rent / month$1,267
Owner occupied80.1%
Renter occupied19.9%
Vacant21.3%
Single-family detached93.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes5.7%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.54

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.1%
2000–200924.6%
1990–199922.8%
1980–198922.0%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19690.7%
1950–19590.3%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier11.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.9%
1 bedroom5.7%
2 bedrooms17.5%
3 bedrooms60.1%
4 bedrooms9.4%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.2%
1 vehicle9.0%
2 vehicles46.0%
3 or more39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity42.3%
Propane / LP gas32.5%
Fuel oil11.1%
Wood13.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family59562.8%
Cohabiting couple303.2%
Male householder, no spouse939.8%
Female householder, no spouse22924.2%
Households with children under 1822223.4%
Households with seniors (65+)37039.1%
Average household size2.88

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.0%21.9%
Married61.5%56.4%
Separated0.0%0.7%
Widowed1.8%12.7%
Divorced9.6%8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.4%
HS graduate 49.4%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 12.3%
Bachelor's degree 6.5%
Graduate / professional 5.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.4%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool81.2%
Kindergarten8412.1%
Elementary school36852.9%
High school22332.1%
College / grad school121.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.4%
Manufacturing 21.6%
Construction 13.0%
Retail trade 10.6%
Public administration 6.5%
Other services 5.6%
Professional & management 4.8%
Information 2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%
Wholesale trade 0.4%
Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.9%
Service19.7%
Sales & office12.4%
Natural resources & construction16.0%
Production & transportation17.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.7%
Government15.6%
Self-employed6.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.2%
Carpool4.7%
Public transit0.3%
Walk0.4%
Work from home6.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)39.3

Poverty

All people 12.5%
Under 18 years 17.8%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 10.6%
Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.3%
Retirement income38.2%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP11.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.8%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol36.0%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.9%
Arthritis35.7%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.1%
Binge drinking12.6%
No physical activity31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.8%
Depression28.5%
Fair or poor health21.8%
Poor mental health18.5%
Poor physical health15.1%
No health insurance12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.3%
Visited dentist54.7%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss21.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans29615.2%
Disability%
Any disability24.0%
Under 187.9%
18–64 years21.6%
65 and over54.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.1%
Public insurance48.3%
No insurance6.3%
Uninsured under 197.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,55593.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,71699.6%
Born in same state2,71399.5%
Born in different state47017.2%
Foreign born30.1%
Naturalized citizen120.4%
Not a US citizen12100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French51518.9%
Italian1987.3%
Arab1937.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish120.4%
Irish10%
Dutch10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.7%
Internet access94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26711

What city is ZIP code 26711 in?

ZIP code 26711 is primarily assigned to Capon Bridge, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26711 in?

ZIP code 26711 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26711?

12% 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 26711 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 26711 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26711 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 26711 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 26711 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 26711 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26711 in?

ZIP code 26711 observes the EST timezone.

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