26264 ZIP Code — Durbin, WV

Pocahontas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26264 is located in Durbin, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 70.26 square miles and serves a population of 739 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26264

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,208. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 26264 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

739

population

70.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26264 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26264

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26264. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Durbin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24920 Bartow (5.1 mi) 26273 Huttonsville (10.5 mi) 26253 Beverly (11.1 mi) 26804 Circleville (12.1 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (12.4 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (13.4 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (13.9 mi) 26294 Valley Head (15.5 mi) 26814 Riverton (16.3 mi) 24944 Green Bank (16.7 mi) 26278 Mabie (17.8 mi) 24465 Monterey (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	739
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	70.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6436
Longitude	-79.7716
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	61.5%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

739

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$44,208

Median household income

$22,763

Per capita income

$139,800

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

384

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	26.4%
18 and over	544	73.6%
65 and over	112	15.2%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 7.8%

Group	Count	%
White	681	92.2%
Two or more races	58	7.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	59.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	28.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	10.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 32.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	32.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
Median income	$44,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,800
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	27.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	44.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	42	16.1%
Male householder, no spouse	74	28.4%
Female householder, no spouse	29	11.1%
Households with children under 18	80	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	35.2%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	19.8%
Married	35.3%	58.6%
Separated	10.4%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	9.3%
Divorced	26.7%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 46.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	41	21.1%
Elementary school	136	70.1%
High school	6	3.1%
College / grad school	11	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Construction 18.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Professional & management 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Other services 1.6%

Retail trade 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	50.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.0%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	727	98.4%
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)	739	100.0%
Born in same state	739	100.0%
Born in different state	546	73.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	183	24.8%
Italian	135	18.3%
Arab	114	15.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	8.4%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26264

What city is ZIP code 26264 in?

ZIP code 26264 is primarily assigned to Durbin, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26264 in?

ZIP code 26264 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26264?

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 26264 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 26264 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26264 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26264 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26264?

The median home value in ZIP code 26264 is $139,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 26264 in?

ZIP code 26264 observes the EST timezone.