26716 ZIP Code — Eglon, WV
Preston County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26716 is located in Eglon, West Virginia, within Preston County. It covers approximately 23.64 square miles and serves a population of 957 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
About ZIP code 26716
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $69,167.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
957
population
23.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26716 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26716
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Eglon | Acceptable |
| Eglon | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
26705 Aurora (3.5 mi)
26292 Thomas (6.2 mi)
26720 Gormania (8.6 mi)
26269 Hambleton (10.5 mi)
26425 Rowlesburg (10.6 mi)
26287 Parsons (11 mi)
26260 Davis (12.3 mi)
21550 Oakland (12.6 mi)
26271 Hendricks (13.5 mi)
26444 Tunnelton (14.5 mi)
26764 Terra Alta (15.1 mi)
26289 Red Creek (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 957 |
| Population density | 40 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2514 |
| Longitude | -79.5272 |
| 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 | 34.1% | 48.6% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.3% | 29.8% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 19.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
957
Population
40
People per sq mi
26.6
Median age
$69,167
Median household income
$28,339
Per capita income
$130,700
Median home value
$829
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
219
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
68
Under 5
63
4
5–9
4
21
10–14
20
15
15–19
14
106
20–24
99
81
25–34
75
47
35–44
45
30
45–54
29
26
55–59
24
38
60–64
35
40
65–74
38
14
75–84
14
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 209 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 748 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 113 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 26.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 904 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 5.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 48.6% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.3% | 29.8% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.7% | 19.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.3% | 3.1% |
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
12.8%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
27.0%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $69,167 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
29.2%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
8.7%
$300k–$500k
6.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,700 |
| Median rent / month | $829 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.70 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 20.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.5% |
| 3 or more | 33.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% |
| Electricity | 2.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.0% |
| Fuel oil | 19.2% |
| Wood | 37.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 262 | 76.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 23 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 33 | 9.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 26 | 7.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 102 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 86 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.4% | 10.0% |
| Married | 64.0% | 73.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
43.1%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 41 | 42.3% |
| High school | 29 | 29.9% |
| College / grad school | 19 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
21.7%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Education & healthcare
13.7%
Public administration
11.7%
Agriculture & mining
10.6%
Retail trade
10.5%
Other services
5.2%
Professional & management
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 15.0% |
| Service | 5.1% |
| Sales & office | 30.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 28.2% |
| Production & transportation | 21.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.5% |
| Carpool | 28.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 3.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
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 | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| High blood pressure | 43.8% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 38.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.2% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.4% |
| Binge drinking | 12.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 0.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.5% |
| 65 and over | 21.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.8% |
| Public insurance | 24.0% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 826 | 86.3% |
| 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) | 957 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 949 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 272 | 28.4% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 227 | 23.7% |
| Italian | 138 | 14.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 71 | 7.4% |
| English | 24 | 2.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 80.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26716
What city is ZIP code 26716 in?
ZIP code 26716 is primarily assigned to Eglon, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26716 in?
ZIP code 26716 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26716?
The median home value in ZIP code 26716 is $130,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 26716?
ZIP code 26716 has an estimated population of 957 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26716?
The median household income in ZIP code 26716 is $69,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 26716 in?
ZIP code 26716 observes the EST timezone.