26301 ZIP Code — Clarksburg, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26301 is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 77.10 square miles and serves a population of 28,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26301

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 $117,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $48,496. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26301 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,736

population

77.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarksburg	Acceptable
Clarksburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26306 Clarksburg (2.5 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (3.8 mi) 26386 Lumberport (5.9 mi) 26451 West Milford (6.7 mi) 26330 Bridgeport (8 mi) 26431 Shinnston (8.5 mi) 26448 Wallace (8.6 mi) 26568 Enterprise (8.9 mi) 26408 Mount Clare (9.2 mi) 26385 Lost Creek (9.7 mi) 26591 Worthington (12 mi) 26426 Salem (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,736
Population density	373 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	77.10 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.2993
Longitude	-80.3806
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	55.0%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

28,736

Population

373

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$48,496

Median household income

$27,706

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

9,836

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

728

Under 5

768

815

5–9

858

1,015

10–14

1,069

915

15–19

965

918

20–24

968

1,526

25–34

1,607

1,722

35–44

1,815

1,724

45–54

1,816

822

55–59

867

1,094

60–64

1,152

1,606

65–74

1,693

736

75–84

776

371

85+

390

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,524	22.7%
18 and over	22,212	77.3%
65 and over	5,572	19.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	26,698	91.3%
Two or more races	1,318	4.5%
Black or African American	574	2%
Hispanic or Latino	519	1.8%
Asian	58	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	51	0.2%
Other race	37	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$48,496

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.5%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.5%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.9%
1 vehicle	37.3%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.8%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,598	39.5%
Cohabiting couple	667	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,497	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,885	33.4%
Households with children under 18	3,047	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,091	35.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	26.3%
Married	43.9%	41.5%
Separated	0.5%	2.1%
Widowed	3.0%	10.6%
Divorced	15.7%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	332	5.7%
Kindergarten	348	6.0%
Elementary school	2,762	47.4%
High school	1,508	25.9%
College / grad school	883	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Public administration 10.4%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Professional & management 6.6%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,709	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,240	94.8%
Spanish	80	0.3%
Other Indo-European	21	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.1%
Other languages	34	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,631	99.6%
Born in same state	28,581	99.5%
Born in different state	22,827	79.4%
Foreign born	50	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	105	0.4%
Not a US citizen	84	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,821	16.8%
Italian	4,750	16.5%
Arab	1,999	7%
English	403	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	159	0.6%
German	57	0.2%
Polish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26301

What city is ZIP code 26301 in?

ZIP code 26301 is primarily assigned to Clarksburg, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26301 in?

ZIP code 26301 falls within Harrison County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26301?

18% of residents in ZIP code 26301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26301 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26301?

The median home value in ZIP code 26301 is $117,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26301?

Health data for ZIP code 26301 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26301 in?

ZIP code 26301 observes the EST timezone.