26348 ZIP Code — Folsom, WV

Wetzel County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26348 is located in Folsom, West Virginia, within Wetzel County. It covers approximately 11.62 square miles and serves a population of 339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26348

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $63,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 56 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26348 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

339

population

11.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Folsom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26437 Smithfield (3.3 mi) 26448 Wallace (5.1 mi) 26377 Jacksonburg (7.5 mi) 26582 Mannington (8.1 mi) 26386 Lumberport (9 mi) 26568 Enterprise (10 mi) 26419 Pine Grove (10.2 mi) 26591 Worthington (11.9 mi) 26587 Rachel (12.4 mi) 26426 Salem (12.6 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (13.6 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	339
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	11.62 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4669
Longitude	-80.5138
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	95.2%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

339

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

Median household income

$21,487

Per capita income

$63,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

33.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

7.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	30.4%
18 and over	236	69.6%
65 and over	89	26.3%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	339	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	95.2%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 55.4%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	55.4%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 57.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	34.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	67.4%
3 bedrooms	3.8%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	68.3%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	4.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.4%
Electricity	9.4%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	29.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	87	62.6%
Households with children under 18	28	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	59.0%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	61.6%
Married	43.9%	30.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	31.8%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 22.1%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 35.7%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	26.0%
Elementary school	30	41.1%
High school	9	12.3%
College / grad school	15	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.4%

Retail trade 24.1%

Manufacturing 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	44.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	56.1

Poverty

All people 33.0%

Under 18 years 77.7%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 31.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.1%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	40.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	7.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.5%
Public insurance	59.3%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	294	86.7%
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)	339	100.0%
Born in same state	339	100.0%
Born in different state	318	93.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	22.1%
Arab	44	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	3.2%
English	9	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26348

What city is ZIP code 26348 in?

ZIP code 26348 is primarily assigned to Folsom, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26348 in?

ZIP code 26348 falls within Wetzel County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26348 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 26348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26348?

33% of residents in ZIP code 26348 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26348 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 26348 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26348?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 26348 in?

ZIP code 26348 observes the EST timezone.