26217 ZIP Code — Diana, WV

Webster County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26217 is located in Diana, West Virginia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 28.85 square miles and serves a population of 331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 26217

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 26217 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

331

population

28.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Diana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26288 Webster Springs (6.2 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (7.1 mi) 26298 Bergoo (7.6 mi) 26206 Cowen (10.1 mi) 26230 Pickens (11.4 mi) 26203 Erbacon (11.8 mi) 26266 Upperglade (12 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (14.1 mi) 26234 Rock Cave (14.5 mi) 26224 Helvetia (14.6 mi) 26376 Ireland (15.8 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	331
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	28.85 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.5628
Longitude	-80.3602
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	50.8%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

331

Population

People per sq mi

19.5

Median age

Median household income

$11,205

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

28.8%

Home ownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

47.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

25.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	43.8%
18 and over	186	56.2%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	331	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	50.8%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 71.2%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	71.2%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 57.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	28.8%
Renter occupied	71.2%
Vacant	40.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	69.1%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	16.4%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	17.3%
4 bedrooms	52.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	83.3%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	83.3%
Wood	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	47	71.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	5.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	70.1%	49.4%
Married	29.9%	50.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 47.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 5.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 14.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 25.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	45.4%
Bachelor's or higher	25.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	34.5%
High school	95	65.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	52.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.8%
Government	47.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 77.6%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 60.2%

Married-couple families 71.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	87.9%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	71.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	48.6%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	11.8%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	42.6%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	16.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.6%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	30.6%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	44.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	30.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.9%
Under 18	34.5%
18–64 years	49.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.4%
Public insurance	77.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	331	100.0%
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)	331	100.0%
Born in same state	331	100.0%
Born in different state	256	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	257	77.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	10.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26217

What city is ZIP code 26217 in?

ZIP code 26217 is primarily assigned to Diana, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26217 in?

ZIP code 26217 falls within Webster County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26217?

78% of residents in ZIP code 26217 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26217 have a large retiree population?

88% of households in ZIP code 26217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26217 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 26217 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 26217 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 26217 are renter-occupied.

What timezone is ZIP code 26217 in?

ZIP code 26217 observes the EST timezone.