26731 ZIP Code — Lahmansville, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26731 is located in Lahmansville, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 14.33 square miles and serves a population of 312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26731

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26731 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

312

population

14.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26731 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26731

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26731. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lahmansville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	312
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	14.33 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.2234
Longitude	-79.0981
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	55.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

312

Population

People per sq mi

46.5

Median age

Median household income

$37,304

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	3.8%
18 and over	300	96.2%
65 and over	84	26.9%
Median age	46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	312	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.7%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 28.3%

$25k–$35k 25.9%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	28.3%
$25k–$35k	25.9%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 48.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	48.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	67.8%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Fuel oil	16.3%
Wood	42.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	18.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	90	54.2%
Households with children under 18	10	6.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	45.2%
Average household size	1.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	38.4%
Married	40.8%	11.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.0%
Divorced	59.2%	29.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 19.1%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 24.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 25.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.9%

Construction 12.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	5.1%
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)	26.3

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	6.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.2%
Public insurance	26.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	300	96.2%
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)	312	100.0%
Born in same state	312	100.0%
Born in different state	266	85.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.2%
Internet access	60.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26731

What city is ZIP code 26731 in?

ZIP code 26731 is primarily assigned to Lahmansville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26731 in?

ZIP code 26731 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26731 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 26731 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26731 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26731 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26731 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26731 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 26731?

ZIP code 26731 has an estimated population of 312 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26731 in?

ZIP code 26731 observes the EST timezone.