26273 ZIP Code — Huttonsville, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26273 is located in Huttonsville, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 96.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 26273

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,406. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26273 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,293

population

96.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26273 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26273

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huttonsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26280 Mill Creek (6.1 mi) 26294 Valley Head (9 mi) 26264 Durbin (10.5 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (11.1 mi) 26230 Pickens (12 mi) 26278 Mabie (12.1 mi) 26253 Beverly (12.8 mi) 26224 Helvetia (13.5 mi) 24920 Bartow (13.6 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (17 mi) 26257 Coalton (18.7 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,293
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	96.30 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.6402
Longitude	-79.9654
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,293

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$36,406

Median household income

$9,604

Per capita income

$119,700

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

5–9

134

10–14

15–19

20–24

385

25–34

138

268

35–44

270

45–54

55–59

116

60–64

123

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	438	19.1%
18 and over	1,855	80.9%
65 and over	234	10.2%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Black or African American 6.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,120	92%
Black or African American	144	6.2%
Two or more races	29	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 25.2%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	25.2%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	3.3%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$36,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 35.0%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,700
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	49.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	47.7%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	12.5%
2 vehicles	54.3%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	31.2%
Wood	27.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	200	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	58	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	58	17.2%
Households with children under 18	129	38.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	39.2%
Average household size	3.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	15.0%
Married	22.6%	57.7%
Separated	2.4%	1.1%
Widowed	3.5%	4.6%
Divorced	28.2%	21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 57.5%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 3.4%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	15.8%
Kindergarten	23	5.2%
Elementary school	235	53.2%
High school	48	10.9%
College / grad school	66	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Construction 12.2%

Public administration 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Professional & management 8.9%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 45.4%

Under 18 years 76.9%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 40.0%

Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.1%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.0%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.1%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	42.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.1%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.7%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	17.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,136	93.2%
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)	2,293	100.0%
Born in same state	2,293	100.0%
Born in different state	1,737	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	3.1%
Italian	68	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	14.7%
Internet access	68.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26273

What city is ZIP code 26273 in?

ZIP code 26273 is primarily assigned to Huttonsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26273 in?

ZIP code 26273 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26273?

45% of residents in ZIP code 26273 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26273?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26273 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 26273 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26273 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26273 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26273 in?

ZIP code 26273 observes the EST timezone.