26372 ZIP Code — Horner, WV

Lewis County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26372 is located in Horner, West Virginia, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 31.39 square miles and serves a population of 687 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26372

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $430,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($104,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26372 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

687

population

31.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26372 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Horner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26210 Adrian (4.6 mi) 26215 Cleveland (8.6 mi) 26452 Weston (9.2 mi) 26447 Walkersville (9.4 mi) 26201 Buckhannon (9.4 mi) 26218 French Creek (10.5 mi) 26378 Jane Lew (11.7 mi) 26412 Orlando (11.9 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (13.4 mi) 26385 Lost Creek (13.7 mi) 26234 Rock Cave (13.8 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	687
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	31.39 sq mi
Water area	1.49 sq mi
Latitude	38.9608
Longitude	-80.3631
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	40.2%	55.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	26.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	13.3%	3.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

687

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$104,375

Median household income

$59,675

Per capita income

$430,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

47.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	19.9%
18 and over	550	80.1%
65 and over	107	15.6%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.3%

Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

Two or more races 14.9%

Group	Count	%
White	567	70.3%
Hispanic or Latino	120	14.9%
Two or more races	120	14.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.2%	55.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	26.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	13.3%	3.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 40.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	40.0%
Median income	$104,375

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 68.5%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$430,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	12.9%
2010–2019	29.0%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.5%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	17.7%
3 or more	57.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.3%
Electricity	23.4%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	76.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	40	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	9	3.4%
Households with children under 18	105	39.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	27.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	13.4%
Married	62.2%	74.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	9.6%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 0.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 27.9%

Graduate / professional 20.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	47.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.7%
Elementary school	68	60.7%
High school	41	36.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Agriculture & mining 18.5%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Professional & management 15.1%

Retail trade 12.6%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	72.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	5.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	14.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.8

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.2%
Retirement income	14.7%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	38.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	28.5%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	662	96.4%
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)	687	100.0%
Born in same state	687	100.0%
Born in different state	554	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	10.6%
Italian	49	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	3.5%
English	7	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26372

What city is ZIP code 26372 in?

ZIP code 26372 is primarily assigned to Horner, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26372 in?

ZIP code 26372 falls within Lewis County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26372 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26372 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26372?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26372?

The median home value in ZIP code 26372 is $430,800.

Does ZIP code 26372 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 26372 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26372 in?

ZIP code 26372 observes the EST timezone.