26623 ZIP Code — Frametown, WV

Braxton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26623 is located in Frametown, West Virginia, within Braxton County. It covers approximately 62.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,428 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26623

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,007. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26623 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,428
population
62.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26623 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Frametown Acceptable
Frametown Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
25063 Duck (4.4 mi) 26624 Gassaway (7.6 mi) 25113 Ivydale (9.1 mi) 26636 Rosedale (9.9 mi) 25235 Chloe (10.6 mi) 26617 Dille (10.9 mi) 26629 Little Birch (11.3 mi) 26610 Birch River (12.3 mi) 25043 Clay (12.3 mi) 26601 Sutton (12.7 mi) 25285 Wallback (13.5 mi) 25266 Newton (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,428
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 62.00 sq mi
Water area 0.43 sq mi
Latitude 38.6269
Longitude -80.8910
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 40.8% 53.3% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 32.2% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 13.0% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.6% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,428
Population
23
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$53,007
Median household income
$21,840
Per capita income
$99,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
98.3%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
14.2%
Unemployment
590
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
87
Under 5
72
77
5–9
63
42
10–14
35
32
15–19
27
46
20–24
37
130
25–34
106
37
35–44
30
86
45–54
71
20
55–59
16
28
60–64
23
139
65–74
114
48
75–84
40
12
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1838126.7%
18 and over1,04773.3%
65 and over36325.4%
Median age32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White1,428100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.8% 53.3% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 32.2% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 18.6% 13.0% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.6% 3.1%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 7.3%
$15k–$25k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 14.0%
$50k–$75k 30.4%
$75k–$100k 16.1%
$100k–$150k 10.9%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 2.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k7.3%
$15k–$25k15.7%
$35k–$50k14.0%
$50k–$75k30.4%
$75k–$100k16.1%
$100k–$150k10.9%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+2.9%
Median income$53,007

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.0%
$50k–$100k 21.3%
$100k–$150k 15.1%
$150k–$200k 8.1%
$200k–$300k 9.4%
$300k–$500k 17.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,200
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied98.3%
Renter occupied1.7%
Vacant20.2%
Single-family detached60.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.3%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)3.03

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.4%
2000–200916.1%
1990–199919.6%
1980–198916.7%
1970–197910.7%
1960–19691.3%
1950–195915.1%
1940–19494.0%
1939 or earlier1.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms34.8%
3 bedrooms39.6%
4 bedrooms19.6%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.3%
1 vehicle10.3%
2 vehicles39.2%
3 or more40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas19.7%
Electricity38.2%
Propane / LP gas13.6%
Wood24.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30664.2%
Cohabiting couple112.3%
Male householder, no spouse12927.0%
Female householder, no spouse316.5%
Households with children under 1816935.4%
Households with seniors (65+)26054.5%
Average household size2.99

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married14.4%24.7%
Married59.2%61.8%
Separated0.0%1.9%
Widowed7.2%4.8%
Divorced19.2%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%
Some HS, no diploma 8.4%
HS graduate 65.8%
Some college, no degree 8.1%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 10.9%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.6%
Bachelor's or higher13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool166.1%
Kindergarten6022.8%
Elementary school12848.7%
High school114.2%
College / grad school4818.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Manufacturing 15.4%
Retail trade 13.8%
Construction 10.9%
Professional & management 8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%
Information 6.3%
Public administration 5.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Other services 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.1%
Service15.6%
Sales & office12.2%
Natural resources & construction22.2%
Production & transportation21.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.9%
Government20.2%
Self-employed0.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone57.8%
Carpool10.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home16.8%
Other means14.5%
Avg commute (minutes)40.5

Poverty

All people 6.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 8.2%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.8%
Retirement income24.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP8.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure43.4%
High cholesterol37.8%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart disease10.0%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis39.2%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease13.3%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.3%
Binge drinking11.3%
No physical activity32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.6%
Depression28.0%
Fair or poor health24.4%
Poor mental health18.2%
Poor physical health16.7%
No health insurance12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.3%
Visited dentist49.3%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss24.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16315.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years12.3%
65 and over32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.3%
Public insurance52.5%
No insurance6.0%
Uninsured under 193.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26988.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,428100.0%
Born in same state1,428100.0%
Born in different state1,07675.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab23716.6%
Italian16511.6%
AncestryCount%
French14810.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.4%
Internet access81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26623

What city is ZIP code 26623 in?

ZIP code 26623 is primarily assigned to Frametown, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26623 in?

ZIP code 26623 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26623 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 26623 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26623 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 26623 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26623 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 26623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26623?

14% 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 26623 in?

ZIP code 26623 observes the EST timezone.

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