26347 ZIP Code — Flemington, WV

Taylor County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26347 is located in Flemington, West Virginia, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 40.93 square miles and serves a population of 2,309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,159) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26347 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,309

population

40.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Flemington	Acceptable
Flemington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26330 Bridgeport (6.2 mi) 26354 Grafton (6.7 mi) 26416 Philippi (9 mi) 26408 Mount Clare (9.5 mi) 26431 Shinnston (11.2 mi) 26440 Thornton (11.7 mi) 26405 Moatsville (11.7 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (11.7 mi) 26306 Clarksburg (12.1 mi) 26238 Volga (13.5 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (14.1 mi) 26451 West Milford (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,309
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	40.93 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2741
Longitude	-80.1188
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	46.6%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	30.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	17.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,309

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$42,159

Median household income

$25,617

Per capita income

$203,000

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

31.0%

Poverty rate

15.4%

Unemployment

754

Housing units

24.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

124

10–14

153

118

15–19

146

20–24

111

25–34

138

127

35–44

156

136

45–54

168

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	669	29.0%
18 and over	1,640	71.0%
65 and over	380	16.5%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Black or African American 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,215	95.9%
Black or African American	77	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	30.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	17.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	1.7%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	2.2%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$42,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 11.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,000
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.1%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	363	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	73	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	122	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	265	32.2%
Households with children under 18	306	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	261	31.7%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	29.7%
Married	46.5%	38.6%
Separated	1.7%	2.9%
Widowed	1.0%	10.5%
Divorced	13.3%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	63	9.0%
Elementary school	340	48.4%
High school	264	37.6%
College / grad school	35	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 20.8%

Public administration 12.7%

Professional & management 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Other services 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Construction 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.9%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.2%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 31.0%

Under 18 years 41.6%

18 and over 26.6%

Married-couple families 17.4%

Female-led households 43.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,224	96.3%
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)	2,286	99.0%
Born in same state	2,281	98.8%
Born in different state	2,038	88.3%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	23	1.0%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	543	23.5%
Italian	291	12.6%
French	179	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	1.5%
English	26	1.1%
Irish	22	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26347

What city is ZIP code 26347 in?

ZIP code 26347 is primarily assigned to Flemington, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26347 in?

ZIP code 26347 falls within Taylor County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26347?

31% of residents in ZIP code 26347 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26347 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26347 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26347 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26347 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 26347 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26347 in?

ZIP code 26347 observes the EST timezone.