26351 ZIP Code — Glenville, WV

Gilmer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26351 is located in Glenville, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 70.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,963 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26351

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $50,444. 35% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,963

population

70.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26351 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26351

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26351. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glenville	Acceptable
Glenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26430 Sand Fork (5.6 mi) 25267 Normantown (6.8 mi) 26384 Linn (7.7 mi) 26137 Big Springs (9.7 mi) 26335 Burnsville (10.7 mi) 26321 Alum Bridge (11.2 mi) 26636 Rosedale (11.8 mi) 26443 Troy (12.3 mi) 26325 Auburn (12.6 mi) 26624 Gassaway (13.3 mi) 25261 Millstone (13.7 mi) 26147 Grantsville (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,963
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	70.75 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	38.9136
Longitude	-80.8334
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	59.4%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,963

Population

People per sq mi

30.4

Median age

$50,444

Median household income

$22,298

Per capita income

$99,300

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

61.9%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

981

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

107

5–9

105

115

10–14

113

216

15–19

214

195

20–24

193

160

25–34

158

127

35–44

125

155

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	566	19.1%
18 and over	2,397	80.9%
65 and over	458	15.5%
Median age	30.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Two or more races 9%

Black or African American 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,492	81.2%
Two or more races	276	9%
Black or African American	169	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	105	3.4%
Asian	15	0.5%
Other race	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$50,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,300
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	61.9%
Renter occupied	38.1%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	66.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	23.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.5%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	276	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	276	28.0%
Households with children under 18	237	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	31.6%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	44.4%
Married	34.5%	33.2%
Separated	0.1%	0.2%
Widowed	6.2%	10.2%
Divorced	12.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 24.0%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	2.0%
Elementary school	352	31.2%
High school	82	7.3%
College / grad school	671	59.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.1%

Retail trade 10.3%

Public administration 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Construction 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.7%
Government	39.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	11.6%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 32.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,902	97.9%
Spanish	23	0.8%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.2%
Other languages	15	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,936	99.1%
Born in same state	2,936	99.1%
Born in different state	1,883	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	567	19.1%
French	312	10.5%
Arab	308	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.6%
German	12	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26351

What city is ZIP code 26351 in?

ZIP code 26351 is primarily assigned to Glenville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26351 in?

ZIP code 26351 falls within Gilmer County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26351?

15% of residents in ZIP code 26351 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26351?

The median home value in ZIP code 26351 is $99,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 26351?

ZIP code 26351 has an estimated population of 2,963 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26351?

The median household income in ZIP code 26351 is $50,444, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26351 in?

ZIP code 26351 observes the EST timezone.