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Braxton County
Exchange, WV
26619
26619 ZIP Code — Exchange, WV
Braxton County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26619 is located in
Exchange ,
West Virginia ,
within Braxton County .
It covers approximately 29.85 square miles and serves a population of
476 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26619
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $33,036. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% 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 service, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 26619 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
476
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
29.85 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
38.7402
Longitude
-80.7455
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.2%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
21.8%
32.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$33,036
Median household income
$117,800
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 69 14.5% 18 and over 407 85.5% 65 and over 104 21.8% Median age 49.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 451 94.7% Two or more races 25 5.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
78.2%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
21.8%
32.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 17.7% $15k–$25k 3.7% $25k–$35k 55.5% $75k–$100k 4.9% $100k–$150k 18.3% Median income $33,036
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.4% Renter occupied 11.6% Vacant 26.8% Single-family detached 87.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.64
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 3.6% 1990–1999 4.5% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 11.2% 1960–1969 14.3% 1950–1959 2.7% 1940–1949 37.5% 1939 or earlier 12.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 25.4% 3 bedrooms 29.0% 4 bedrooms 45.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.7% 1 vehicle 11.6% 2 vehicles 26.2% 3 or more 58.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 11.6% Electricity 30.5% Propane / LP gas 23.8% Wood 34.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 129 78.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 29 17.7% Female householder, no spouse 6 3.7% Households with children under 18 30 18.3% Households with seniors (65+) 109 66.5% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.4% 0.0% Married 60.6% 95.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 4.3% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.3% Bachelor's or higher 18.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 61 88.4% High school 8 11.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
36.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.6%
Education & healthcare
9.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 19.7% Service 36.4% Sales & office 12.6% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 31.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 92.9% Government 4.0% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 97.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 50.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 68.3% Retirement income 0.0% Supplemental Security 6.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 24.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 15.3% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 37.8% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 13.8% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.4% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 34.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.3% Depression 29.3% Fair or poor health 26.0% Poor mental health 19.8% Poor physical health 17.5% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 45.6% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 26.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 50 12.3%
Disability % Any disability 3.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 15.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.2% Public insurance 44.3% No insurance 26.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 476 100.0% 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) 476 100.0% Born in same state 476 100.0% Born in different state 368 77.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 125 26.3% English 13 2.7%
Ancestry Count % Italian 10 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 78.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26619
What city is ZIP code 26619 in?
ZIP code 26619 is primarily assigned to Exchange, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26619 in?
ZIP code 26619 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26619 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 26619 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 26619 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26619 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26619 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 26619 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26619?
The median home value in ZIP code 26619 is $117,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 26619 in?
ZIP code 26619 observes the EST timezone.
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