26376 ZIP Code — Ireland, WV

Lewis County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26376 is located in Ireland, West Virginia, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 35.77 square miles and serves a population of 424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26376

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $40,909. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% 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. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26376 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

424

population

35.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26376 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26376

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26376. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ireland	Acceptable
Ireland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26631 Napier (5.7 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (5.8 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (5.9 mi) 26447 Walkersville (7.5 mi) 26215 Cleveland (8.3 mi) 26627 Heaters (8.7 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (8.9 mi) 26412 Orlando (9.4 mi) 26234 Rock Cave (9.7 mi) 26335 Burnsville (10.8 mi) 26218 French Creek (12.1 mi) 26601 Sutton (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	424
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	35.77 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.7716
Longitude	-80.4779
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	61.2%	55.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	26.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	12.2%	3.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

424

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$40,909

Median household income

$27,852

Per capita income

$146,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	135	31.8%
18 and over	289	68.2%
65 and over	77	18.2%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	424	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	55.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	26.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	12.2%	3.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 14.9%

$35k–$50k 42.9%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	14.9%
$35k–$50k	42.9%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$40,909

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 42.1%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 26.3%

$1M+ 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	36.1%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	24.9%
1980–1989	32.8%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	56	36.4%
Households with children under 18	66	42.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	46.1%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	0.0%
Married	75.6%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.0%
Widowed	0.0%	33.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 75.1%

Some college, no degree 3.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	74.8%
High school	34	25.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 49.3%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Transportation & utilities 18.3%

Construction 12.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	69.0%
Sales & office	9.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.0%
Retirement income	74.7%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	72.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.2%
Public insurance	63.4%
No insurance	26.7%
Uninsured under 19	25.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	424	100.0%
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)	424	100.0%
Born in same state	424	100.0%
Born in different state	371	87.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26376

What city is ZIP code 26376 in?

ZIP code 26376 is primarily assigned to Ireland, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26376 in?

ZIP code 26376 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26376 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 26376 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26376 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 26376 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26376?

8% 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 26376 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 26376 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26376 in?

ZIP code 26376 observes the EST timezone.