26342 ZIP Code — Coxs Mills, WV

Gilmer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26342 is located in Coxs Mills, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 52.20 square miles and serves a population of 533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26342

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $113,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,148. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26342 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

533
population
52.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26342 ZIP code map
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City Status
Coxs Mills Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 533
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 52.20 sq mi
Water area 0.17 sq mi
Latitude 39.0067
Longitude -80.8627
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 67.0% 59.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 31.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 9.1% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.3% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

533
Population
10
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$68,148
Median household income
$33,651
Per capita income
$113,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.0%
Home ownership
3.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
3
32
5–9
31
42
10–14
40
22
15–19
22
7
20–24
7
66
35–44
63
51
45–54
48
5
55–59
5
17
65–74
17
23
75–84
23
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819636.8%
18 and over33763.2%
65 and over8515.9%
Median age40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White533100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 67.0% 59.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 31.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 9.1% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.3% 3.1%
Under $10k 5.4%
$15k–$25k 2.7%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 33.2%
$75k–$100k 2.7%
$100k–$150k 31.5%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$15k–$25k2.7%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k33.2%
$75k–$100k2.7%
$100k–$150k31.5%
$150k–$200k4.9%
Median income$68,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.0%
$50k–$100k 30.2%
$100k–$150k 30.9%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$300k–$500k 19.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$113,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%
Vacant41.4%
Single-family detached84.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.3%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)3.06

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201920.7%
2000–200911.5%
1990–19994.5%
1980–198923.9%
1970–197911.1%
1960–19699.2%
1950–19597.3%
1940–19491.9%
1939 or earlier9.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.4%
2 bedrooms39.8%
3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms8.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.0%
2 vehicles37.0%
3 or more38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas78.3%
Electricity7.1%
Wood14.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8445.7%
Cohabiting couple84.3%
Male householder, no spouse7741.8%
Female householder, no spouse158.2%
Households with children under 186736.4%
Households with seniors (65+)7239.1%
Average household size2.90

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.9%0.0%
Married39.6%90.4%
Separated0.0%5.5%
Widowed24.7%4.1%
Divorced3.8%0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 40.2%
Some college, no degree 4.3%
Associate's degree 12.7%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 40.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher40.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school14576.7%
High school4423.3%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 59.5%
Agriculture & mining 13.4%
Construction 11.6%
Manufacturing 7.3%
Retail trade 3.4%
Transportation & utilities 2.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts63.8%
Service13.8%
Sales & office3.4%
Natural resources & construction11.6%
Production & transportation7.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector43.5%
Government56.5%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.8%
Carpool30.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.7

Poverty

All people 3.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.9%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.6%
Retirement income41.8%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP2.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.3%
High blood pressure45.2%
High cholesterol40.5%
Diabetes14.5%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis38.0%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease11.9%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.4%
Binge drinking11.8%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.5%
Depression26.5%
Fair or poor health21.5%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health14.8%
No health insurance11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.0%
Visited dentist58.2%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss19.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans216.2%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.0%
65 and over45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance91.7%
Public insurance22.0%
No insurance2.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only52698.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)533100.0%
Born in same state533100.0%
Born in different state41978.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab275.1%
Italian193.6%
AncestryCount%
English183.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.5%
Internet access86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26342

What city is ZIP code 26342 in?

ZIP code 26342 is primarily assigned to Coxs Mills, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26342 in?

ZIP code 26342 falls within Gilmer County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26342 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 26342 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 26342 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26342 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26342?

The median home value in ZIP code 26342 is $113,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26342 in?

ZIP code 26342 observes the EST timezone.

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