26205 ZIP Code — Craigsville, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26205 is located in Craigsville, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 22.67 square miles and serves a population of 2,970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26205

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $36,667. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26205 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,970

population

22.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26205 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26205

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Craigsville	Acceptable
Craigsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26208 Camden On Gauley (3.5 mi) 26660 Calvin (5 mi) 26202 Fenwick (5.2 mi) 26691 Tioga (6.2 mi) 26662 Canvas (8.5 mi) 26266 Upperglade (9.1 mi) 26681 Nettie (10 mi) 26261 Richwood (10.9 mi) 26206 Cowen (11.1 mi) 26610 Birch River (13.3 mi) 26651 Summersville (14 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,970
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	22.67 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	38.3296
Longitude	-80.6111
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	61.7%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,970

Population

131

People per sq mi

45.2

Median age

$36,667

Median household income

$23,553

Per capita income

$101,500

Median home value

$554

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,162

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

205

20–24

145

157

25–34

112

201

35–44

142

190

45–54

134

110

55–59

205

60–64

145

244

65–74

173

115

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	411	13.8%
18 and over	2,559	86.2%
65 and over	642	21.6%
Median age	45.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,816	94.8%
Two or more races	125	4.2%
Asian	29	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.7%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.2%	0.7%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 25.7%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	25.7%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
Median income	$36,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,500
Median rent / month	$554
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	56.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	31.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	41.5%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.4%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	610	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	329	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	201	16.9%
Households with children under 18	249	21.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	409	34.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	14.8%
Married	42.2%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.2%	9.7%
Divorced	18.3%	21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 56.2%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.0%
Kindergarten	18	3.3%
Elementary school	183	33.8%
High school	83	15.3%
College / grad school	246	45.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Public administration 8.8%

Professional & management 7.8%

Construction 7.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Retail trade 2.8%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	38.3%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	3.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 14.4%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.9%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	12.7%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,859	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)	2,927	98.6%
Born in same state	2,927	98.6%
Born in different state	2,422	81.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.4%
Not a US citizen	14	32.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	696	23.4%
French	488	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	456	15.4%
English	48	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26205

What city is ZIP code 26205 in?

ZIP code 26205 is primarily assigned to Craigsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26205 in?

ZIP code 26205 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26205 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26205 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26205?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 26205?

The median home value in ZIP code 26205 is $101,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26205?

The median household income in ZIP code 26205 is $36,667, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26205 in?

ZIP code 26205 observes the EST timezone.