26369 ZIP Code — Hepzibah, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26369 is located in Hepzibah, West Virginia, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 1.97 square miles and serves a population of 582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26369

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 $98,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 26369 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

582

population

1.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26369 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26369

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26369. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hepzibah	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	582
Population density	295 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	1.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3244
Longitude	-80.3351
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	45.9%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

582

Population

295

People per sq mi

30.9

Median age

Median household income

$21,001

Per capita income

$98,000

Median home value

$928

Median monthly rent

49.2%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	171	29.4%
18 and over	411	70.6%
65 and over	102	17.5%
Median age	30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

Other race 10.7%

Group	Count	%
White	512	78.5%
Hispanic or Latino	70	10.7%
Other race	70	10.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 21.5%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 43.1%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	21.5%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	43.1%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,000
Median rent / month	$928
Owner occupied	49.2%
Renter occupied	50.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	78.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	11.6%
2 vehicles	74.0%
3 or more	6.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.2%
Electricity	13.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	39	21.5%
Male householder, no spouse	18	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	35	19.3%
Households with children under 18	71	39.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	26.0%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.9%	0.0%
Married	47.1%	43.0%
Separated	0.0%	30.4%
Widowed	0.0%	11.6%
Divorced	0.0%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 55.0%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	47.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	18	52.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Wholesale trade 20.7%

Retail trade 17.5%

Professional & management 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.0%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	2.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.8%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	10.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	8.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 59.5%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 20.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	480	82.5%
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)	582	100.0%
Born in same state	582	100.0%
Born in different state	549	94.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	185	31.8%
English	55	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	21	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	82.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26369

What city is ZIP code 26369 in?

ZIP code 26369 is primarily assigned to Hepzibah, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26369 in?

ZIP code 26369 falls within Harrison County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26369?

21% of residents in ZIP code 26369 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26369?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26369?

The median home value in ZIP code 26369 is $98,000.

Does ZIP code 26369 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 26369 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26369 in?

ZIP code 26369 observes the EST timezone.