26671 ZIP Code — Gilboa, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26671 is located in Gilboa, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 16.58 square miles and serves a population of 337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26671

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,500.

Median household income is $28,607. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 26671 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

337

population

16.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26671 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26671

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26671. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilboa	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	337
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	16.58 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.3073
Longitude	-80.9279
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

337

Population

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$28,607

Median household income

$20,015

Per capita income

$116,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	7.7%
18 and over	311	92.3%
65 and over	78	23.1%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	337	100%

Household income

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 43.4%

$35k–$50k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	43.4%
$35k–$50k	27.6%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
Median income	$28,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 33.1%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	24.0%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	17.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.3%
Propane / LP gas	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	77	53.1%
Households with children under 18	13	9.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	53.8%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.2%	0.0%
Married	52.8%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	42.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	100.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 45.8%

Agriculture & mining 36.4%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	45.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	45.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 22.1%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.4%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	20.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	54.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.6%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	328	97.3%
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)	337	100.0%
Born in same state	316	93.8%
Born in different state	316	93.8%
Foreign born	21	6.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26671

What city is ZIP code 26671 in?

ZIP code 26671 is primarily assigned to Gilboa, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26671 in?

ZIP code 26671 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26671 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 26671 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26671?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26671?

19% of residents in ZIP code 26671 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26671?

The median home value in ZIP code 26671 is $116,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26671 in?

ZIP code 26671 observes the EST timezone.