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Lewis County
Crawford, WV
26343
26343 ZIP Code — Crawford, WV
Lewis County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26343 is located in
Crawford ,
West Virginia ,
within Lewis County .
It covers approximately 27.24 square miles and serves a population of
366 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26343
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 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($40,588) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 57% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 26343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
366
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
27.24 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
38.8311
Longitude
-80.3970
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.7%
55.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
3.2%
26.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
19.1%
15.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$40,588
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 35 9.6% 18 and over 331 90.4% 65 and over 81 22.1% Median age 57.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 340 86.7% Hispanic or Latino 26 6.6% Two or more races 26 6.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
77.7%
55.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
3.2%
26.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
19.1%
15.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.3%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 6.0% $25k–$35k 7.8% $35k–$50k 57.2% $100k–$150k 14.5% $200k+ 4.2% Median income $40,588
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 84.3% Renter occupied 15.7% Vacant 48.9% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.6% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 16.0% 1990–1999 22.2% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 17.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 19.1% 1940–1949 4.9% 1939 or earlier 16.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 16.6% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 52.6% 3 bedrooms 12.9% 4 bedrooms 8.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 19.9% 1 vehicle 33.1% 2 vehicles 26.5% 3 or more 20.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.5% Electricity 22.9% Propane / LP gas 15.7% Wood 36.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 36.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 64 38.6% Female householder, no spouse 42 25.3% Households with children under 18 33 19.9% Households with seniors (65+) 64 38.6% Average household size 2.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.9% 24.5% Married 41.3% 37.7% Separated 0.0% 17.2% Widowed 14.8% 20.5% Divorced 27.0% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
20.2%
Some HS, no diploma
23.7%
Some college, no degree
5.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 56.1% Bachelor's or higher 9.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 24 60.0% High school 16 40.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
29.2%
Agriculture & mining
20.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.2% Service 0.0% Sales & office 6.3% Natural resources & construction 45.8% Production & transportation 18.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.8% Government 0.0% Self-employed 29.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 50.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 29.2% Other means 20.8% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.7%
Female-led households
8.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.6% Retirement income 6.0% Supplemental Security 39.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 57.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.6% High blood pressure 43.7% High cholesterol 38.4% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 37.4% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 14.0% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.2% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 35.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.4% Depression 28.1% Fair or poor health 25.9% Poor mental health 19.2% Poor physical health 17.2% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.6% Visited dentist 49.2% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 26.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 38.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 26.4% 65 and over 91.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 17.8% Public insurance 78.7% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 364 99.5% 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) 363 99.2% Born in same state 363 99.2% Born in different state 172 47.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.8% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 71 19.4% Arab 53 14.5%
Ancestry Count % French 50 13.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.4% Internet access 92.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26343
What city is ZIP code 26343 in?
ZIP code 26343 is primarily assigned to Crawford, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26343 in?
ZIP code 26343 falls within Lewis County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26343?
26% of residents in ZIP code 26343 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26343 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 26343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26343?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 26343 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26343 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 26343 in?
ZIP code 26343 observes the EST timezone.
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