26722 ZIP Code — Green Spring, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26722 is located in Green Spring, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 18.84 square miles and serves a population of 305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26722

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,667. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 26722 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

305

population

18.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Spring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26763 Springfield (3.5 mi) 25437 Points (4.5 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (7.6 mi) 21555 Oldtown (7.7 mi) 25444 Slanesville (9.3 mi) 25434 Paw Paw (9.7 mi) 26767 Wiley Ford (10.8 mi) 26753 Ridgeley (11.2 mi) 21502 Cumberland (11.9 mi) 26704 Augusta (12.4 mi) 26757 Romney (13.8 mi) 21530 Flintstone (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	305
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	18.84 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	39.4935
Longitude	-78.6294
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	61.2%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

305

Population

People per sq mi

62.7

Median age

$28,667

Median household income

$23,172

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

277

Housing units

18.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	8.5%
18 and over	279	91.5%
65 and over	133	43.6%
Median age	62.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	305	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 23.1%

$25k–$35k 21.8%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	23.1%
$25k–$35k	21.8%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
Median income	$28,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$300k–$500k 22.0%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

$1M+ 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	49.7%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	25.5%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	24.8%
4 bedrooms	1.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.0%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	42.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	29.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	41.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	29.5%
Households with children under 18	7	4.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	55.8%
Average household size	1.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	0.0%
Married	33.3%	54.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.5%	30.2%
Divorced	23.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 74.0%

Some college, no degree 4.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

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

Construction 45.8%

Transportation & utilities 41.7%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	28.1%
Natural resources & construction	45.8%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	34.4%
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 5.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.4%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	41.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	58.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.2%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	279	91.5%
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)	305	100.0%
Born in same state	305	100.0%
Born in different state	99	32.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	16.4%
French	46	15.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.1%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26722

What city is ZIP code 26722 in?

ZIP code 26722 is primarily assigned to Green Spring, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26722 in?

ZIP code 26722 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26722 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 26722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26722 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 26722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26722 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 26722 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26722?

Health data for ZIP code 26722 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26722 in?

ZIP code 26722 observes the EST timezone.