26039 ZIP Code — Glen Easton, WV

Marshall County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26039 is located in Glen Easton, West Virginia, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 35.94 square miles and serves a population of 363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26039

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 $93,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 56% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 26039 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

363

population

35.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glen Easton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	363
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	35.94 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	39.8224
Longitude	-80.6524
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

363

Population

People per sq mi

63.3

Median age

Median household income

$44,388

Per capita income

$93,800

Median home value

$1,097

Median monthly rent

66.2%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

221

Housing units

45.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	9.6%
18 and over	328	90.4%
65 and over	146	40.2%
Median age	63.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	360	99.2%
Two or more races	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.2%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.0%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 29.2%

$15k–$25k 25.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	29.2%
$15k–$25k	25.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.3%

$50k–$100k 38.2%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,800
Median rent / month	$1,097
Owner occupied	66.2%
Renter occupied	33.8%
Vacant	43.6%
Single-family detached	54.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	36.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	53.8%
3 bedrooms	28.2%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	53.2%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	9.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	78	50.6%
Households with children under 18	30	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	25.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	32.9%
Married	64.2%	29.6%
Separated	8.5%	5.9%
Widowed	5.7%	25.7%
Divorced	0.0%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 7.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 28.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	45.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.8%

Retail trade 25.0%

Construction 19.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	55.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 76.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	50.6%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	9.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	48.4%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	69.1%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	328	90.4%
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)	363	100.0%
Born in same state	363	100.0%
Born in different state	194	53.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	77	21.2%
French	75	20.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	12.9%
Arab	35	9.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26039

What city is ZIP code 26039 in?

ZIP code 26039 is primarily assigned to Glen Easton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26039 in?

ZIP code 26039 falls within Marshall County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26039 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 26039 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26039?

25% of residents in ZIP code 26039 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26039?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26039?

The median home value in ZIP code 26039 is $93,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 26039 in?

ZIP code 26039 observes the EST timezone.