26720 ZIP Code — Gormania, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26720 is located in Gormania, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 6.91 square miles and serves a population of 170 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

170

population

6.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gormania	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26739 Mount Storm (7.8 mi) 26716 Eglon (8.6 mi) 21550 Oakland (8.7 mi) 26292 Thomas (10.2 mi) 26705 Aurora (11.1 mi) 26260 Davis (11.8 mi) 21538 Kitzmiller (12.8 mi) 26717 Elk Garden (12.8 mi) 26833 Maysville (14.8 mi) 26269 Hambleton (15.7 mi) 26743 New Creek (17.2 mi) 26289 Red Creek (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	170
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	6.91 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2534
Longitude	-79.3658
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	78.1%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

170

Population

People per sq mi

11.4

Median age

Median household income

$7,482

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

50.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	62.9%
18 and over	63	37.1%
65 and over	12	7.1%
Median age	11.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	170	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.1%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 57.5%

$50k–$75k 42.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	57.5%
$50k–$75k	42.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.5%

$100k–$150k 42.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	48.1%
Single-family detached	54.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	42.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	39.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	9.1%
5+ bedrooms	15.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	57.5%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	7.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.5%
Fuel oil	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	17	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	57.5%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	37	92.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3	7.5%
Average household size	4.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 36.5%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	47	38.8%
Elementary school	60	49.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	14	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 60.9%

Other services 39.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	39.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	60.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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 67.1%

Under 18 years 85.0%

18 and over 36.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.5%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	57.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	57.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	39.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.9%
Public insurance	74.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	170	100.0%
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)	170	100.0%
Born in same state	170	100.0%
Born in different state	9	5.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	67.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.5%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26720

What city is ZIP code 26720 in?

ZIP code 26720 is primarily assigned to Gormania, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26720 in?

ZIP code 26720 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26720?

67% of residents in ZIP code 26720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26720 family-oriented?

63% of residents in ZIP code 26720 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26720?

Health data for ZIP code 26720 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 26720?

ZIP code 26720 has an estimated population of 170 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26720 in?

ZIP code 26720 observes the EST timezone.