26257 ZIP Code — Coalton, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26257 is located in Coalton, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 15.75 square miles and serves a population of 668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26257

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,198. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26257 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

668

population

15.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26257 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26257

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coalton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26278 Mabie (7 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (8.9 mi) 26250 Belington (9.6 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (9.6 mi) 26241 Elkins (10.1 mi) 26201 Buckhannon (11.7 mi) 26253 Beverly (12 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (12.9 mi) 26238 Volga (13.4 mi) 26218 French Creek (14.8 mi) 26210 Adrian (15.4 mi) 26224 Helvetia (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	668
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	15.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9080
Longitude	-80.0094
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	47.1%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	12.8%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

668

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$52,198

Median household income

$30,954

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	19.2%
18 and over	540	80.8%
65 and over	159	23.8%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	652	97.6%
Black or African American	15	2.2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	12.8%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	16.2%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$52,198

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	41.1%
1980–1989	19.1%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	11.0%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	37.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	30.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	39	15.8%
Male householder, no spouse	12	4.9%
Female householder, no spouse	52	21.1%
Households with children under 18	96	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	39.3%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.7%	28.4%
Married	64.9%	56.1%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.3%
Divorced	22.3%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 64.6%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	4.4%
Elementary school	63	55.3%
High school	37	32.5%
College / grad school	9	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Professional & management 23.2%

Construction 17.1%

Manufacturing 9.2%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Retail trade 1.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.0%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	14.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 59.4%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 26.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.0%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	643	96.3%
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)	668	100.0%
Born in same state	664	99.4%
Born in different state	617	92.4%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	146	21.9%
French	37	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26257

What city is ZIP code 26257 in?

ZIP code 26257 is primarily assigned to Coalton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26257 in?

ZIP code 26257 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26257 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26257 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26257?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26257?

18% of residents in ZIP code 26257 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26257 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 26257 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26257 in?

ZIP code 26257 observes the EST timezone.