26146 ZIP Code — Friendly, WV

Tyler County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26146 is located in Friendly, West Virginia, within Tyler County. It covers approximately 46.05 square miles and serves a population of 752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26146

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 $166,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($67,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 26146 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

752

population

46.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26146 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26146

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26146. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friendly	Acceptable
Friendly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26175 Sistersville (6.1 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (7.3 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (8.2 mi) 26170 Saint Marys (8.2 mi) 26320 Alma (11.3 mi) 26346 Ellenboro (11.5 mi) 26159 Paden City (11.7 mi) 45768 Newport (13 mi) 26415 Pennsboro (13.1 mi) 43946 Sardis (13.7 mi) 45773 Reno (16.2 mi) 26167 Reader (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	752
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	46.05 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	39.4701
Longitude	-81.0330
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	28.9%	49.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	10.2%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

752

Population

People per sq mi

59.0

Median age

$67,313

Median household income

$102,859

Per capita income

$166,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

536

Housing units

27.1%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	7.3%
18 and over	697	92.7%
65 and over	291	38.7%
Median age	59.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	749	99.6%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.9%	49.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	31.9%	15.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	10.2%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$67,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 30.5%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	39.2%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	12.1%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.7%
Electricity	7.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	186	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	78	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	65	19.0%
Households with children under 18	20	5.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	203	59.2%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	17.0%
Married	49.1%	59.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.9%	17.3%
Divorced	10.1%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 8.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	43.9%
High school	2	3.5%
College / grad school	28	49.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 25.5%

Manufacturing 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 20.3%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Construction 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	38.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.1%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	53.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.7%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	53.1%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	736	97.9%
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)	721	95.9%
Born in same state	721	95.9%
Born in different state	547	72.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	4.1%
Not a US citizen	31	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	114	15.2%
French	112	14.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	7%
English	25	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26146

What city is ZIP code 26146 in?

ZIP code 26146 is primarily assigned to Friendly, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26146 in?

ZIP code 26146 falls within Tyler County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26146 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 26146 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26146 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 26146 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26146 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26146 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26146 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 26146 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26146 in?

ZIP code 26146 observes the EST timezone.