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Randolph County
Dryfork, WV
26263
26263 ZIP Code — Dryfork, WV
Randolph County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26263 is located in
Dryfork ,
West Virginia ,
within Randolph County .
It covers approximately 37.19 square miles and serves a population of
229 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26263
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,750. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 70% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.
Overall, ZIP code 26263 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, 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
229
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
083
Geography
Land area
37.19 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.9360
Longitude
-79.4270
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.3%
55.9%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
28.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
24.7%
13.1%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$48,750
Median household income
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 10 4.4% 18 and over 219 95.6% 65 and over 84 36.7% Median age 63.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.3%
55.9%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
28.8%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
24.7%
13.1%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.3%
3.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 16.9% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 25.4% $35k–$50k 6.8% $50k–$75k 32.2% $75k–$100k 5.9% $100k–$150k 8.5% Median income $48,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $76,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.4% Renter occupied 13.6% Vacant 66.9% Single-family detached 61.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 34.6% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.72
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.0% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 5.9% 1980–1989 28.4% 1970–1979 15.2% 1960–1969 21.6% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 2.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 7.9% 2 bedrooms 49.4% 3 bedrooms 37.4% 4 bedrooms 1.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.8% 1 vehicle 37.3% 2 vehicles 44.9% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.4% Electricity 33.1% Propane / LP gas 32.2% Wood 9.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 53 44.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 36 30.5% Female householder, no spouse 29 24.6% Households with children under 18 24 20.3% Households with seniors (65+) 71 60.2% Average household size 1.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.3% 12.9% Married 49.2% 46.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 4.8% 25.8% Divorced 8.7% 15.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
19.6%
Some HS, no diploma
20.1%
Some college, no degree
10.5%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 60.3% Bachelor's or higher 21.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 10 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
48.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
38.3%
Finance & real estate
12.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.7% Service 57.4% Sales & office 14.9% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.2% Government 29.8% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 29.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
23.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 70.3% Retirement income 42.4% Supplemental Security 9.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 28.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 43.4% High cholesterol 39.7% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 37.6% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 11.4% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.1% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 28.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 26.4% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.9% Visited dentist 57.5% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 17.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 21.9%
Disability % Any disability 36.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 42.2% 65 and over 31.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 30.1% Public insurance 88.2% No insurance 2.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 229 100.0% 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) 229 100.0% Born in same state 222 96.9% Born in different state 154 67.2% Foreign born 7 3.1% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 38 16.6% French 31 13.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 15 6.6% English 7 3.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.5% Internet access 72.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26263
What city is ZIP code 26263 in?
ZIP code 26263 is primarily assigned to Dryfork, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26263 in?
ZIP code 26263 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26263 have a large retiree population?
70% of households in ZIP code 26263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26263 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 26263 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 26263 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 26263 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 26263 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26263 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 26263 in?
ZIP code 26263 observes the EST timezone.
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