26276 ZIP Code — Kerens, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26276 is located in Kerens, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 23.14 square miles and serves a population of 858 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26276

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 $126,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,561. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

858

population

23.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kerens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26283 Montrose (3.7 mi) 26241 Elkins (7.4 mi) 26254 Bowden (8.2 mi) 26271 Hendricks (8.6 mi) 26287 Parsons (8.7 mi) 26250 Belington (10.4 mi) 26269 Hambleton (10.6 mi) 26289 Red Creek (11.8 mi) 26270 Harman (14.8 mi) 26405 Moatsville (15.4 mi) 26257 Coalton (15.9 mi) 26292 Thomas (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	858
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	23.14 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	39.0339
Longitude	-79.7627
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	42.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	50.2%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

858

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$57,561

Median household income

$19,958

Per capita income

$126,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

286

Housing units

3.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

136

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	6.6%
18 and over	801	93.4%
65 and over	185	21.6%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Two or more races 5.5%

Group	Count	%
White	808	89%
Hispanic or Latino	50	5.5%
Two or more races	50	5.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	50.2%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 31.7%

$50k–$75k 42.5%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	31.7%
$50k–$75k	42.5%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
Median income	$57,561

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 31.9%

$100k–$150k 45.2%

$200k–$300k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	83.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	23.2%
4 bedrooms	50.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	57.9%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	47.1%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	45.6%
Female householder, no spouse	7	2.7%
Households with children under 18	38	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	45.2%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.7%	52.4%
Married	49.3%	21.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	25.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 84.2%

Some college, no degree 6.6%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	3.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	9.8%
High school	130	79.8%
College / grad school	17	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 72.0%

Public administration 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 4.5%

Education & healthcare 3.7%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.6%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	77.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	22.7%
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)	21.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	40.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	858	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)	858	100.0%
Born in same state	858	100.0%
Born in different state	804	93.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	574	66.9%
English	25	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26276

What city is ZIP code 26276 in?

ZIP code 26276 is primarily assigned to Kerens, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26276 in?

ZIP code 26276 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26276 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 26276 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26276?

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 26276 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26276?

The median home value in ZIP code 26276 is $126,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 26276 in?

ZIP code 26276 observes the EST timezone.