26617 ZIP Code — Dille, WV

Clay County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26617 is located in Dille, West Virginia, within Clay County. It covers approximately 10.67 square miles and serves a population of 168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

168

population

10.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dille	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26610 Birch River (5.8 mi) 25043 Clay (6.8 mi) 25063 Duck (9.3 mi) 26651 Summersville (9.8 mi) 26623 Frametown (10.9 mi) 25113 Ivydale (11.4 mi) 26691 Tioga (11.5 mi) 26629 Little Birch (12.4 mi) 26660 Calvin (13.5 mi) 25285 Wallback (13.6 mi) 25133 Maysel (13.7 mi) 25019 Bickmore (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	168
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	10.67 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4692
Longitude	-80.8732
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	86.2%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

168

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$31,367

Median household income

$18,244

Per capita income

$99,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

45.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	70	41.7%
18 and over	98	58.3%
65 and over	25	14.9%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	168	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.2%	71.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	21.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	6.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 62.7%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	62.7%
$150k–$200k	21.6%
Median income	$31,367

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 52.9%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	28.4%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	25.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	25.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	59.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	14.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	64.7%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.3%
Wood	19.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	84.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	8	15.7%
Households with children under 18	11	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	41.2%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	30.7%
Married	100.0%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 20.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	67.1%
High school	23	32.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 54.2%

Public administration 45.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	45.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	54.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	45.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	45.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	12.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	43.4%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	16.6%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.9%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	29.6%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	19.5%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	29.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	20.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	20.8%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	168	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)	168	100.0%
Born in same state	168	100.0%
Born in different state	129	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	16.1%
French	20	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26617

What city is ZIP code 26617 in?

ZIP code 26617 is primarily assigned to Dille, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26617 in?

ZIP code 26617 falls within Clay County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26617 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 26617 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 26617 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 26617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26617?

The median home value in ZIP code 26617 is $99,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26617?

Health data for ZIP code 26617 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26617 in?

ZIP code 26617 observes the EST timezone.