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Tucker County
Hendricks, WV
26271
26271 ZIP Code — Hendricks, WV
Tucker County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26271 is located in
Hendricks ,
West Virginia ,
within Tucker County .
It covers approximately 23.35 square miles and serves a population of
332 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 681 .
About ZIP code 26271
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 $115,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($31,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 26271 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
332
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
093
Geography
Land area
23.35 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
39.0658
Longitude
-79.6083
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
681
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
51.2%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
35.3%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
4.2%
13.1%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.8%
0.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$31,875
Median household income
$115,600
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 67 20.2% 18 and over 265 79.8% 65 and over 101 30.4% Median age 50.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.3%
51.2%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
35.3%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
4.2%
13.1%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.8%
0.5%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.9% $10k–$15k 12.8% $15k–$25k 22.1% $25k–$35k 14.5% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 9.9% $75k–$100k 11.6% $150k–$200k 2.9% $200k+ 11.6% Median income $31,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $115,600 Median rent / month $644 Owner occupied 83.1% Renter occupied 16.9% Vacant 25.9% Single-family detached 95.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.9% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 1.80
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 9.9% 1990–1999 24.1% 1980–1989 21.1% 1970–1979 5.6% 1960–1969 0.4% 1950–1959 7.8% 1940–1949 0.9% 1939 or earlier 30.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 26.3% 3 bedrooms 37.9% 4 bedrooms 30.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.9% 1 vehicle 41.3% 2 vehicles 28.5% 3 or more 20.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.9% Electricity 12.8% Propane / LP gas 18.0% Wood 30.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 77 44.8% Cohabiting couple 1 0.6% Male householder, no spouse 37 21.5% Female householder, no spouse 57 33.1% Households with children under 18 43 25.0% Households with seniors (65+) 87 50.6% Average household size 1.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 25.6% 8.9% Married 50.6% 47.2% Separated 1.9% 0.0% Widowed 13.1% 31.7% Divorced 8.8% 12.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.1%
Some college, no degree
3.3%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.7% Bachelor's or higher 35.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 24.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 22 41.5% High school 18 34.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Public administration
16.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.1% Service 3.5% Sales & office 9.6% Natural resources & construction 34.8% Production & transportation 26.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.8% Government 28.7% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.3% Carpool 19.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.1% Work from home 3.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 39.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
56.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 63.4% Retirement income 34.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 9.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 42.6% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 36.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.9% Binge drinking 12.0% No physical activity 27.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.1% Depression 26.5% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 9.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.6% Visited dentist 58.9% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 17.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 14 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 21.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 59.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 47.6% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 19.0% Uninsured under 19 21.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 311 93.7% 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) 332 100.0% Born in same state 332 100.0% Born in different state 218 65.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 99 29.8% Italian 62 18.7%
Ancestry Count % French 42 12.7% German 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 51.8% Internet access 76.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26271
What city is ZIP code 26271 in?
ZIP code 26271 is primarily assigned to Hendricks, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26271 in?
ZIP code 26271 falls within Tucker County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26271 have a large retiree population?
63% of households in ZIP code 26271 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26271 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 26271 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 26271 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 26271 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26271?
The median home value in ZIP code 26271 is $115,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 26271 in?
ZIP code 26271 observes the EST timezone.
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