26621 ZIP Code — Flatwoods, WV

Braxton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26621 is located in Flatwoods, West Virginia, within Braxton County. It covers approximately 29.95 square miles and serves a population of 964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26621

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,481. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26621 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

964

population

29.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flatwoods	Acceptable
Flatwoods	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26631 Napier (2.2 mi) 26627 Heaters (3.4 mi) 26376 Ireland (5.8 mi) 26601 Sutton (7.6 mi) 26335 Burnsville (8.6 mi) 26412 Orlando (10.2 mi) 26447 Walkersville (10.3 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (11.4 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (11.6 mi) 26629 Little Birch (12.8 mi) 26430 Sand Fork (13 mi) 26624 Gassaway (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	964
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	29.95 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.7414
Longitude	-80.5778
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	13.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

964

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$40,481

Median household income

$18,451

Per capita income

$95,500

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

28.0%

Unemployment

268

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	21.6%
18 and over	756	78.4%
65 and over	171	17.7%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	941	96.8%
Two or more races	23	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.6%	13.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 34.7%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	34.7%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	2.7%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$40,481

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,500
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	36.5%
1960–1969	0.9%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	48.0%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.9%
Electricity	31.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	11.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	139	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	51	15.4%
Male householder, no spouse	104	31.4%
Female householder, no spouse	37	11.2%
Households with children under 18	112	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	30.5%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	48.5%
Married	40.7%	34.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	0.3%	0.0%
Divorced	37.6%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	54.2%
High school	82	45.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.1%

Wholesale trade 21.5%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Education & healthcare 11.5%

Construction 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.6%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	37.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	35.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	6.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.8

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	20.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	40.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	27.3%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	32.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.1%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	26.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	943	97.8%
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)	962	99.8%
Born in same state	962	99.8%
Born in different state	900	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	192	19.9%
Arab	126	13.1%
English	73	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	7.2%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26621

What city is ZIP code 26621 in?

ZIP code 26621 is primarily assigned to Flatwoods, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26621 in?

ZIP code 26621 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26621?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26621?

18% of residents in ZIP code 26621 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26621 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 26621 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26621?

The median home value in ZIP code 26621 is $95,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26621 in?

ZIP code 26621 observes the EST timezone.