26349 ZIP Code — Galloway, WV

Barbour County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26349 is located in Galloway, West Virginia, within Barbour County. It covers approximately 1.61 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26349

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $51,786. Poverty affects 62% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

211

population

1.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26349 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galloway	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2195
Longitude	-80.0948
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	46.4%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

131

People per sq mi

27.2

Median age

$51,786

Median household income

$17,646

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	20.9%
18 and over	167	79.1%
65 and over	22	10.4%
Median age	27.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%

Asian 28.9%

Group	Count	%
White	150	71.1%
Asian	61	28.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 26.9%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 43.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.9%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	43.6%
$100k–$150k	19.2%
Median income	$51,786

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 51.2%

$150k–$200k 48.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	30.4%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	22.3%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	64.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	19.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.6%
Fuel oil	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	35	44.9%
Male householder, no spouse	14	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	29	37.2%
Households with children under 18	35	44.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	28.2%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	80.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	45.2%	20.0%
Divorced	30.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 35.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	23.0%
Elementary school	17	23.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	40	54.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 40.8%

Professional & management 30.6%

Agriculture & mining 28.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	40.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.2%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	40.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	28.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 62.1%

Under 18 years 77.3%

18 and over 58.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.2%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	8.4%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.5%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	201	95.3%
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)	190	90.0%
Born in same state	190	90.0%
Born in different state	176	83.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	10.0%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	31	14.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	80.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26349

What city is ZIP code 26349 in?

ZIP code 26349 is primarily assigned to Galloway, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26349 in?

ZIP code 26349 falls within Barbour County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26349?

62% of residents in ZIP code 26349 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 26349?

ZIP code 26349 has an estimated population of 211 residents, with a density of 131 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26349?

The median household income in ZIP code 26349 is $51,786, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26349 in?

ZIP code 26349 observes the EST timezone.