26037 ZIP Code — Follansbee, WV

Brooke County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26037 is located in Follansbee, West Virginia, within Brooke County. It covers approximately 6.81 square miles and serves a population of 5,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26037

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 $116,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,452. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,917

population

6.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Follansbee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26035 Colliers (1 mi) 43938 Mingo Junction (5.3 mi) 43913 Brilliant (5.7 mi) 26062 Weirton (6 mi) 43953 Steubenville (6.3 mi) 43952 Steubenville (6.6 mi) 26070 Wellsburg (7 mi) 15021 Burgettstown (8.8 mi) 15312 Avella (9.9 mi) 26032 Bethany (10 mi) 43943 Rayland (10.4 mi) 15078 Slovan (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,917
Population density	869 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	6.81 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	40.3352
Longitude	-80.5795
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	51.4%	52.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,917

Population

869

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$51,452

Median household income

$34,252

Per capita income

$116,300

Median home value

$599

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

2,183

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

116

126

5–9

130

131

10–14

136

118

15–19

122

215

20–24

222

321

25–34

330

273

35–44

282

313

45–54

323

274

55–59

283

397

60–64

410

333

65–74

343

231

75–84

239

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	946	16.0%
18 and over	4,971	84.0%
65 and over	1,283	21.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	5,757	96.5%
Two or more races	158	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	49	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	52.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 23.9%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	23.9%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$51,452

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,300
Median rent / month	$599
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.7%
1 bedroom	12.1%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	45.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.0%
Electricity	21.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,118	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	120	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	737	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	753	27.6%
Households with children under 18	443	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	872	32.0%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	20.7%
Married	44.9%	46.1%
Separated	2.0%	2.7%
Widowed	3.7%	16.7%
Divorced	22.1%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	4.6%
Kindergarten	75	7.0%
Elementary school	441	40.9%
High school	187	17.3%
College / grad school	325	30.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Retail trade 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Professional & management 10.7%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Construction 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 16.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.8%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	34.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,689	96.1%
Spanish	35	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	0.6%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,856	99.0%
Born in same state	5,827	98.5%
Born in different state	3,039	51.4%
Foreign born	29	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.0%
Not a US citizen	52	85.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	971	16.4%
French	544	9.2%
Irish	154	2.6%
Polish	101	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	1.4%
English	79	1.3%
Norwegian	11	0.2%
German	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	83.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26037

What city is ZIP code 26037 in?

ZIP code 26037 is primarily assigned to Follansbee, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26037 in?

ZIP code 26037 falls within Brooke County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26037 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26037?

The median home value in ZIP code 26037 is $116,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 26037?

ZIP code 26037 has an estimated population of 5,917 residents, with a density of 869 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26037?

The median household income in ZIP code 26037 is $51,452, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26037 in?

ZIP code 26037 observes the EST timezone.