26270 ZIP Code — Harman, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26270 is located in Harman, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 111.54 square miles and serves a population of 592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26270

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,661. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26270 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

592

population

111.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26270 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26270

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26270. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26263 Dryfork (5.7 mi) 26254 Bowden (7.2 mi) 26289 Red Creek (8 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (8.7 mi) 26271 Hendricks (11 mi) 26260 Davis (13 mi) 26269 Hambleton (13.5 mi) 26855 Cabins (13.7 mi) 26276 Kerens (14.8 mi) 26814 Riverton (15.2 mi) 26241 Elkins (15.9 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	592
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	111.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9181
Longitude	-79.5299
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	69.1%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

592

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$58,661

Median household income

$28,689

Per capita income

$88,500

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

367

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	14.9%
18 and over	504	85.1%
65 and over	164	27.7%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 10%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	514	85.2%
Two or more races	60	10%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	1.2%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	23.8%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$58,661

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 55.2%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,500
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	88.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	30.5%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	56.0%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.5%
Electricity	33.0%
Propane / LP gas	21.5%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	21.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	74	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	28	9.2%
Households with children under 18	62	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	126	41.6%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.4%	12.7%
Married	69.8%	76.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	14.5%	8.4%
Divorced	7.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 62.1%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	8.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	46.7%
High school	22	29.3%
College / grad school	12	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 34.4%

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Other services 19.7%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.6%
Service	3.7%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	24.1%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.6%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 60.2%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	58.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	574	97.0%
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)	592	100.0%
Born in same state	592	100.0%
Born in different state	478	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	131	22.1%
Arab	89	15%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	7.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.2%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26270

What city is ZIP code 26270 in?

ZIP code 26270 is primarily assigned to Harman, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26270 in?

ZIP code 26270 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26270 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 26270 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 26270 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 26270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26270 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 26270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26270?

21% of residents in ZIP code 26270 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26270 in?

ZIP code 26270 observes the EST timezone.