26575 ZIP Code — Hundred, WV

Wetzel County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26575 is located in Hundred, West Virginia, within Wetzel County. It covers approximately 21.29 square miles and serves a population of 667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26575

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 $93,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,455. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 26575 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

667

population

21.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26575 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26575

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26575. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hundred	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15352 New Freeport (6.7 mi) 15310 Aleppo (7.5 mi) 26581 Littleton (7.7 mi) 26590 Wana (9.2 mi) 26033 Cameron (11.2 mi) 26582 Mannington (11.9 mi) 15316 Brave (12.1 mi) 15341 Holbrook (12.3 mi) 26419 Pine Grove (12.5 mi) 26570 Fairview (12.7 mi) 15380 Wind Ridge (12.8 mi) 26521 Blacksville (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	667
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	21.29 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.6868
Longitude	-80.4707
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	66.5%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

667

Population

People per sq mi

55.9

Median age

$37,455

Median household income

$21,615

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

$471

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

391

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	15.4%
18 and over	564	84.6%
65 and over	199	29.8%
Median age	55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	664	99.6%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.5%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 26.0%

$25k–$35k 0.3%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	26.0%
$25k–$35k	0.3%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
Median income	$37,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 39.2%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$471
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	42.6%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	6.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.9%
Electricity	14.8%
Wood	16.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	176	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	87	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	67	20.2%
Households with children under 18	45	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	49.2%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	8.8%
Married	57.6%	72.3%
Separated	0.0%	11.7%
Widowed	2.8%	1.8%
Divorced	22.4%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 58.1%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	46.7%
Elementary school	32	53.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Information 20.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 7.4%

Retail trade 6.8%

Public administration 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.3%
Service	31.6%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	25.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	20.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	40.2%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	27.7%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	47.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	27.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	15.5%
18–64 years	31.8%
65 and over	21.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	624	93.6%
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)	667	100.0%
Born in same state	667	100.0%
Born in different state	550	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	81	12.1%
Arab	51	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	47	7%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	58.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26575

What city is ZIP code 26575 in?

ZIP code 26575 is primarily assigned to Hundred, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26575 in?

ZIP code 26575 falls within Wetzel County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26575 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 26575 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26575 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 26575 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26575?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26575 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 26575 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26575 in?

ZIP code 26575 observes the EST timezone.