26804 ZIP Code — Circleville, WV

Pendleton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26804 is located in Circleville, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. It covers approximately 77.99 square miles and serves a population of 536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26804

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($38,598) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% 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 natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26804 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.

536
population
77.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26804 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26804

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City Status
Circleville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26814 Riverton (5.8 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (7.8 mi) 26807 Franklin (9.5 mi) 24920 Bartow (10.5 mi) 26264 Durbin (12.1 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (14.8 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (15.3 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (16.9 mi) 24465 Monterey (18.4 mi) 26253 Beverly (19.2 mi) 26270 Harman (19.5 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 536
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 77.99 sq mi
Water area 0.27 sq mi
Latitude 38.6361
Longitude -79.5468
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 304
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.6% 53.6% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 34.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 3.1% 10.4% 15.8%
Over $200k 3.9% 1.3% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

536
Population
7
People per sq mi
41.7
Median age
$38,598
Median household income
$25,918
Per capita income
$133,900
Median home value
$488
Median monthly rent
80.1%
Home ownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
28.4%
Unemployment
238
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
29
17
5–9
16
4
10–14
4
19
15–19
16
21
20–24
18
31
25–34
27
28
35–44
25
6
45–54
6
1
55–59
1
50
60–64
45
47
65–74
42
23
75–84
21
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813825.7%
18 and over39874.3%
65 and over13925.9%
Median age41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%
Two or more races 1.3%
GroupCount%
White52998.7%
Two or more races71.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.6% 53.6% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 33.3% 34.7% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 3.1% 10.4% 15.8%
Over $200k 3.9% 1.3% 3.1%
Under $10k 4.2%
$10k–$15k 7.3%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 20.4%
$35k–$50k 22.5%
$50k–$75k 9.4%
$75k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 11.0%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.2%
$10k–$15k7.3%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k20.4%
$35k–$50k22.5%
$50k–$75k9.4%
$75k–$100k11.5%
$100k–$150k11.0%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$38,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.2%
$50k–$100k 22.9%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$150k–$200k 15.0%
$200k–$300k 23.5%
$300k–$500k 3.3%
$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$133,900
Median rent / month$488
Owner occupied80.1%
Renter occupied19.9%
Vacant30.8%
Single-family detached79.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes20.3%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20092.2%
1990–199917.4%
1980–198919.6%
1970–197929.3%
1960–19690.4%
1950–19596.5%
1940–19493.6%
1939 or earlier19.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.1%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms18.1%
3 bedrooms49.6%
4 bedrooms21.7%
5+ bedrooms4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.9%
1 vehicle35.6%
2 vehicles23.0%
3 or more33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity23.6%
Propane / LP gas21.5%
Fuel oil2.1%
Wood46.6%
No fuel used2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12464.9%
Cohabiting couple31.6%
Male householder, no spouse3417.8%
Female householder, no spouse3015.7%
Households with children under 184121.5%
Households with seniors (65+)11258.6%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married39.6%12.3%
Married54.5%74.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.8%9.5%
Divorced4.1%3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%
Some HS, no diploma 15.0%
HS graduate 38.4%
Some college, no degree 14.2%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4641.1%
Kindergarten10.9%
Elementary school3026.8%
High school3531.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%
Construction 17.2%
Manufacturing 14.4%
Public administration 11.5%
Agriculture & mining 9.2%
Professional & management 8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Retail trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.2%
Service24.7%
Sales & office0.6%
Natural resources & construction32.8%
Production & transportation9.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector46.6%
Government43.1%
Self-employed10.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.2%
Carpool15.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home15.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.0

Poverty

All people 36.7%
Under 18 years 42.5%
18 and over 34.7%
Married-couple families 16.1%
Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.0%
Retirement income22.0%
Supplemental Security1.6%
Cash public assistance12.6%
Food stamps / SNAP17.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure45.2%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes16.2%
Heart disease10.9%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis39.6%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease14.1%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.8%
Binge drinking11.5%
No physical activity34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.9%
Depression27.3%
Fair or poor health25.5%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health16.8%
No health insurance13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.8%
Visited dentist51.1%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss24.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans92.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years6.6%
65 and over33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance56.5%
Public insurance56.2%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 190.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only47488.4%
Spanish81.7%
Other Indo-European81.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)536100.0%
Born in same state536100.0%
Born in different state32761.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French193.5%
Italian173.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab81.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access69.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26804

What city is ZIP code 26804 in?

ZIP code 26804 is primarily assigned to Circleville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26804 in?

ZIP code 26804 falls within Pendleton County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26804?

37% of residents in ZIP code 26804 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26804 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26804 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26804 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 26804 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 26804 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 26804 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26804 in?

ZIP code 26804 observes the EST timezone.

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