26354 ZIP Code — Grafton, WV

Taylor County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26354 is located in Grafton, West Virginia, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 92.79 square miles and serves a population of 10,130 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26354

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26354 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,130

population

92.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26354 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26354

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26354. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grafton	Acceptable
Grafton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26347 Flemington (6.7 mi) 26440 Thornton (7.7 mi) 26554 Fairmont (9.3 mi) 26330 Bridgeport (11.2 mi) 26405 Moatsville (11.4 mi) 26431 Shinnston (12.2 mi) 26416 Philippi (13 mi) 26410 Newburg (13.2 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (14.9 mi) 26591 Worthington (15 mi) 26444 Tunnelton (15.2 mi) 26571 Farmington (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,130
Population density	109 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	92.79 sq mi
Water area	2.91 sq mi
Latitude	39.3534
Longitude	-80.0460
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	50.8%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	30.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,130

Population

109

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$48,750

Median household income

$28,106

Per capita income

$117,200

Median home value

$460

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

3,821

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

258

Under 5

224

325

5–9

282

241

10–14

209

248

15–19

215

317

20–24

276

672

25–34

584

696

35–44

605

700

45–54

608

633

55–59

550

264

60–64

230

648

65–74

563

294

75–84

255

125

85+

108

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,856	18.3%
18 and over	8,274	81.7%
65 and over	1,993	19.7%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,849	96.6%
Two or more races	247	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	65	0.6%
Black or African American	21	0.2%
Asian	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	30.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.7%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,200
Median rent / month	$460
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	32.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.5%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.0%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	7.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,091	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	409	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	738	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	720	18.2%
Households with children under 18	981	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,354	34.2%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	22.9%
Married	52.7%	54.3%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%
Widowed	3.4%	10.4%
Divorced	13.3%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	3.6%
Kindergarten	91	4.9%
Elementary school	756	40.5%
High school	415	22.2%
College / grad school	536	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Public administration 9.2%

Professional & management 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.6%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.3%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	691	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	42.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,648	95.2%
Spanish	32	0.3%
Other Indo-European	19	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,100	99.7%
Born in same state	10,100	99.7%
Born in different state	7,422	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	30	0.3%
Not a US citizen	17	56.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,639	16.2%
Italian	1,567	15.5%
French	999	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	140	1.4%
Polish	37	0.4%
Irish	23	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26354

What city is ZIP code 26354 in?

ZIP code 26354 is primarily assigned to Grafton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26354 in?

ZIP code 26354 falls within Taylor County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26354?

18% of residents in ZIP code 26354 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26354 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 26354 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26354 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 26354 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26354?

The median home value in ZIP code 26354 is $117,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26354 in?

ZIP code 26354 observes the EST timezone.