26269 ZIP Code — Hambleton, WV

Tucker County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26269 is located in Hambleton, West Virginia, within Tucker County. It covers approximately 23.41 square miles and serves a population of 945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 26269

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 $141,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,563. 54% 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.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 26269 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

945

population

23.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26269 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26269

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26269. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hambleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26271 Hendricks (3 mi) 26287 Parsons (5 mi) 26292 Thomas (5.5 mi) 26289 Red Creek (5.7 mi) 26260 Davis (8.6 mi) 26716 Eglon (10.5 mi) 26276 Kerens (10.6 mi) 26283 Montrose (10.7 mi) 26254 Bowden (11.5 mi) 26705 Aurora (12.8 mi) 26270 Harman (13.5 mi) 26425 Rowlesburg (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 08/2026

Population
Total population	945
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	23.41 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.1073
Longitude	-79.5894
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 08/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	51.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	35.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

945

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$61,563

Median household income

$39,217

Per capita income

$141,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.2%

Home ownership

1.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

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	112	11.9%
18 and over	833	88.1%
65 and over	283	29.9%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Asian 1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	935	98.9%
Asian	9	1%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	51.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	35.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$61,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.2%
Renter occupied	6.8%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	94.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	20.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.6%
Electricity	15.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	47.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	56	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	158	36.0%
Households with children under 18	73	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	49.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	21.7%
Married	60.7%	41.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.8%	24.6%
Divorced	11.1%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.0%
Kindergarten	2	2.0%
Elementary school	42	41.6%
High school	35	34.7%
College / grad school	20	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Public administration 12.8%

Construction 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 3.5%

Retail trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.6%
Government	54.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 1.1%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 0.6%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.8%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	915	96.8%
Spanish	9	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	936	99.0%
Born in same state	926	98.0%
Born in different state	755	79.9%
Foreign born	10	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.0%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	216	22.9%
Italian	135	14.3%
French	70	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	3%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26269

What city is ZIP code 26269 in?

ZIP code 26269 is primarily assigned to Hambleton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26269 in?

ZIP code 26269 falls within Tucker County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26269 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 26269 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26269 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 26269 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26269 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 26269 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26269?

The median home value in ZIP code 26269 is $141,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 26269 in?

ZIP code 26269 observes the EST timezone.