26203 ZIP Code — Erbacon, WV

Webster County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26203 is located in Erbacon, West Virginia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 38.58 square miles and serves a population of 541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 26203

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $9,999. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $23,621. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 76% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26203 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

541

population

38.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erbacon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26629 Little Birch (6.4 mi) 26601 Sutton (8.2 mi) 26266 Upperglade (9.2 mi) 26206 Cowen (9.8 mi) 26610 Birch River (11.3 mi) 26691 Tioga (11.7 mi) 26217 Diana (11.8 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (12 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (13.1 mi) 26288 Webster Springs (13.2 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (13.3 mi) 26627 Heaters (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	541
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	38.58 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	38.5492
Longitude	-80.5778
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	47.5%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

541

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$23,621

Median household income

$14,176

Per capita income

$9,999

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

142

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	159	29.4%
18 and over	382	70.6%
65 and over	100	18.5%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	541	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 35.6%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	35.6%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
Median income	$23,621

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 65.9%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$9,999
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	59.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	26.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	30.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	32.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	61.2%
2 vehicles	14.4%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.7%
Wood	54.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	47.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	13	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	86	45.7%
Households with children under 18	89	47.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	53.2%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.3%	26.7%
Married	49.7%	36.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	20.3%
Divorced	0.0%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 34.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 6.9%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	49.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	38.8%
High school	60	61.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 52.9%

Retail trade 27.1%

Professional & management 20.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	45.7%
Production & transportation	34.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	34.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 29.2%

Under 18 years 48.4%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 27.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	14.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	75.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.2%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.3%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	29.5%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.4%
Public insurance	97.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	512	94.6%
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)	541	100.0%
Born in same state	541	100.0%
Born in different state	484	89.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	15.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26203

What city is ZIP code 26203 in?

ZIP code 26203 is primarily assigned to Erbacon, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26203 in?

ZIP code 26203 falls within Webster County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26203 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 26203 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26203?

29% of residents in ZIP code 26203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26203?

Health data for ZIP code 26203 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26203?

The median household income in ZIP code 26203 is $23,621, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26203 in?

ZIP code 26203 observes the EST timezone.