26627 ZIP Code — Heaters, WV

Braxton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26627 is located in Heaters, West Virginia, within Braxton County. It covers approximately 20.24 square miles and serves a population of 445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26627

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

445

population

20.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heaters	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26631 Napier (3.3 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (3.4 mi) 26335 Burnsville (6.8 mi) 26601 Sutton (7.2 mi) 26376 Ireland (8.7 mi) 26624 Gassaway (10 mi) 26412 Orlando (10.1 mi) 26430 Sand Fork (10.3 mi) 26447 Walkersville (11.3 mi) 26629 Little Birch (12.4 mi) 26203 Erbacon (14.5 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	445
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	20.24 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.7543
Longitude	-80.6380
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.6%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	9.4%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

445

Population

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

Median household income

$11,529

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

28.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	28.8%
18 and over	317	71.2%
65 and over	22	4.9%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	445	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	90.6%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	9.4%	1.6%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 45.1%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	45.1%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 74.1%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 17.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	41.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	58.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	29.5%
1990–1999	53.7%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	69.5%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	70.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.5%
Electricity	63.4%
Wood	17.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	53	64.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	12.2%
Average household size	5.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	69.6%
Married	59.5%	30.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 24.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 60.7%

Some college, no degree 5.0%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	16.2%
High school	55	74.3%
College / grad school	7	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 53.6%

Retail trade 18.8%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Construction 13.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	66.7%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.3%
Government	53.6%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	24.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 64.9%

Under 18 years 40.6%

18 and over 74.8%

Married-couple families 62.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.2%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	17.1%
Cash public assistance	12.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	28.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.1%
Public insurance	24.3%
No insurance	32.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	384	86.3%
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)	445	100.0%
Born in same state	445	100.0%
Born in different state	368	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	20.7%
Italian	66	14.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	42	9.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26627

What city is ZIP code 26627 in?

ZIP code 26627 is primarily assigned to Heaters, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26627 in?

ZIP code 26627 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26627?

65% of residents in ZIP code 26627 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26627?

Health data for ZIP code 26627 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 26627?

ZIP code 26627 has an estimated population of 445 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26627 in?

ZIP code 26627 observes the EST timezone.