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Barbour County
Junior, WV
26275
26275 ZIP Code — Junior, WV
Barbour County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26275 is located in
Junior ,
West Virginia ,
within Barbour County .
It covers approximately 4.54 square miles and serves a population of
571 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26275
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 $73,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 26275 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
571
Population density
126 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
4.54 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
38.9775
Longitude
-79.9517
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.2%
62.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
18.4%
22.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
14.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$37,500
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 191 33.5% 18 and over 380 66.5% 65 and over 71 12.4% Median age 39.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % White 540 90.8% Two or more races 28 4.7% Hispanic or Latino 24 4% Black or African American 3 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.2%
62.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
18.4%
22.1%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
14.2%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.5% $10k–$15k 15.3% $15k–$25k 8.9% $25k–$35k 15.8% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 20.0% Median income $37,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $73,000 Median rent / month $758 Owner occupied 73.2% Renter occupied 26.8% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 8.9% 1990–1999 24.4% 1980–1989 5.2% 1970–1979 1.4% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 6.1% 1939 or earlier 40.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.4% 2 bedrooms 26.3% 3 bedrooms 51.2% 4 bedrooms 16.4% 5+ bedrooms 4.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.4% 1 vehicle 34.7% 2 vehicles 20.5% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 56.3% Electricity 24.7% Propane / LP gas 2.1% Fuel oil 1.6% Wood 9.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 93 48.9% Cohabiting couple 10 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 35 18.4% Female householder, no spouse 52 27.4% Households with children under 18 77 40.5% Households with seniors (65+) 50 26.3% Average household size 3.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.9% 10.2% Married 41.4% 47.2% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 2.1% 6.6% Divorced 9.6% 35.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.9%
Some college, no degree
12.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.8% Bachelor's or higher 4.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 5.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 104 60.5% High school 59 34.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
16.5%
Education & healthcare
15.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.4%
Public administration
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Professional & management
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 5.5% Service 29.1% Sales & office 30.7% Natural resources & construction 25.2% Production & transportation 9.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.4% Government 6.3% Self-employed 4.7% Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.9% Carpool 10.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.1% Work from home 0.0% Other means 15.7% Avg commute (minutes) 22.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.9%
Female-led households
76.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.4% Retirement income 20.5% Supplemental Security 14.7% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 32.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 39.9% High cholesterol 34.1% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 35.5% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 13.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.4% Binge drinking 12.2% No physical activity 33.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.6% Depression 29.4% Fair or poor health 25.1% Poor mental health 20.3% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 13.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 49.7% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 26.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 9.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.5% Under 18 1.0% 18–64 years 16.5% 65 and over 33.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.5% Public insurance 53.8% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 549 96.1% 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) 571 100.0% Born in same state 571 100.0% Born in different state 482 84.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 76 13.3% French 26 4.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 24 4.2% Polish 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.3% Internet access 80.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26275
What city is ZIP code 26275 in?
ZIP code 26275 is primarily assigned to Junior, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26275 in?
ZIP code 26275 falls within Barbour County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26275?
35% of residents in ZIP code 26275 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 26275 family-oriented?
34% of residents in ZIP code 26275 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26275?
4% 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 26275 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 26275 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 26275 in?
ZIP code 26275 observes the EST timezone.
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