26384 ZIP Code — Linn, WV

Gilmer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26384 is located in Linn, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 28.71 square miles and serves a population of 485 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26384

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 $103,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,917. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 26384 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

485

population

28.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26384 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26384

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26384. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Linn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26321 Alum Bridge (5.8 mi) 26430 Sand Fork (6.1 mi) 26351 Glenville (7.7 mi) 26443 Troy (8.4 mi) 26335 Burnsville (8.5 mi) 26412 Orlando (9.4 mi) 26338 Camden (9.4 mi) 26447 Walkersville (12.7 mi) 26452 Weston (12.7 mi) 26325 Auburn (13.2 mi) 25267 Normantown (14.5 mi) 26411 New Milton (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	485
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	28.71 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	38.9675
Longitude	-80.7075
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	41.3%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	0.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

485

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$66,917

Median household income

$26,095

Per capita income

$103,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

265

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	14.8%
18 and over	413	85.2%
65 and over	168	34.6%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	477	98.4%
Two or more races	8	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.8%	0.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 31.0%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	31.0%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
Median income	$66,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	29.0%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	30.1%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.2%
1 vehicle	25.6%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.3%
Electricity	22.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	36.9%
Households with children under 18	41	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	54.7%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	24.9%
Married	77.1%	41.8%
Separated	0.0%	11.6%
Widowed	0.0%	14.4%
Divorced	22.9%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 33.7%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 8.7%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	28	27.5%
Elementary school	44	43.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	30	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 22.1%

Transportation & utilities 17.8%

Construction 15.9%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	32.2%
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)	36.3

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.7%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	18.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.8%
65 and over	60.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	485	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)	485	100.0%
Born in same state	485	100.0%
Born in different state	359	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	28	5.8%
Arab	18	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26384

What city is ZIP code 26384 in?

ZIP code 26384 is primarily assigned to Linn, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26384 in?

ZIP code 26384 falls within Lewis County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26384 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 26384 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26384 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 26384 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26384 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 26384 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26384?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 26384 in?

ZIP code 26384 observes the EST timezone.