26385 ZIP Code — Lost Creek, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26385 is located in Lost Creek, West Virginia, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 59.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26385

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 $151,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,969. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26385 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,883
population
59.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26385 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26385

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26385. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lost Creek Acceptable
Lost Creek Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26451 West Milford (3.1 mi) 26378 Jane Lew (4.6 mi) 26408 Mount Clare (6.6 mi) 26306 Clarksburg (8.4 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (9.7 mi) 26452 Weston (9.8 mi) 26330 Bridgeport (11.5 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (12.5 mi) 26338 Camden (13.6 mi) 26372 Horner (13.7 mi) 26238 Volga (14.6 mi) 26201 Buckhannon (14.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,883
Population density 49 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 033
Geography
Land area 59.37 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 39.1584
Longitude -80.3796
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 39.8% 47.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 29.4% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 19.4% 15.8%
Over $200k 4.8% 3.8% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,883
Population
49
People per sq mi
43.4
Median age
$67,969
Median household income
$34,707
Per capita income
$151,200
Median home value
$1,070
Median monthly rent
92.3%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
1,349
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
71
Under 5
74
48
5–9
51
97
10–14
102
76
15–19
79
91
20–24
94
144
25–34
151
238
35–44
249
210
45–54
219
87
55–59
91
74
60–64
77
164
65–74
172
87
75–84
90
23
85+
24
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1853718.6%
18 and over2,34681.4%
65 and over56019.4%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%
Two or more races 5%
Hispanic or Latino 2%
Other race 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,73192.8%
Two or more races1475%
Hispanic or Latino602%
Other race50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 47.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 37.7% 29.4% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 17.7% 19.4% 15.8%
Over $200k 4.8% 3.8% 3.1%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 10.9%
$25k–$35k 8.9%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 10.4%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 17.9%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 4.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k10.9%
$25k–$35k8.9%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k10.4%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k17.9%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+4.9%
Median income$67,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%
$50k–$100k 21.6%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 24.0%
$200k–$300k 18.9%
$300k–$500k 4.2%
$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,200
Median rent / month$1,070
Owner occupied92.3%
Renter occupied7.7%
Vacant22.4%
Single-family detached84.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes13.4%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–20096.6%
1990–199912.8%
1980–198923.7%
1970–197913.7%
1960–19697.0%
1950–19597.3%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier19.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom3.5%
2 bedrooms17.0%
3 bedrooms55.5%
4 bedrooms19.7%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle29.6%
2 vehicles40.0%
3 or more26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas73.4%
Electricity17.2%
Propane / LP gas6.0%
Wood2.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family53147.7%
Cohabiting couple433.9%
Male householder, no spouse27724.9%
Female householder, no spouse26223.5%
Households with children under 1826724.0%
Households with seniors (65+)41036.8%
Average household size2.58

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.8%29.5%
Married46.7%47.0%
Separated1.3%1.8%
Widowed2.3%14.1%
Divorced10.9%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 40.9%
Some college, no degree 14.0%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.2%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.6%
Bachelor's or higher22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool295.9%
Kindergarten81.6%
Elementary school20341.5%
High school11022.5%
College / grad school13928.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Retail trade 15.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.1%
Public administration 10.4%
Wholesale trade 10.0%
Professional & management 8.1%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Finance & real estate 2.6%
Other services 1.9%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%
Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.9%
Service14.3%
Sales & office15.1%
Natural resources & construction5.5%
Production & transportation20.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.1%
Government26.6%
Self-employed2.6%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.9%
Carpool1.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.3%
Work from home3.7%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)25.5

Poverty

All people 8.6%
Under 18 years 10.0%
18 and over 8.2%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.2%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP7.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure37.3%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis34.1%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease9.3%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking13.0%
No physical activity25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.5%
Depression27.3%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health12.8%
No health insurance10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.5%
Visited dentist65.3%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss17.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1315.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 188.8%
18–64 years9.3%
65 and over34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance69.7%
Public insurance36.2%
No insurance7.9%
Uninsured under 1913.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,73895.0%
Spanish40.1%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,87999.9%
Born in same state2,86499.3%
Born in different state2,49986.7%
Foreign born150.5%
Naturalized citizen40.1%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French44315.4%
Italian41514.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab2338.1%
English762.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26385

What city is ZIP code 26385 in?

ZIP code 26385 is primarily assigned to Lost Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26385 in?

ZIP code 26385 falls within Harrison County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26385 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26385 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26385 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26385 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26385?

The median home value in ZIP code 26385 is $151,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 26385?

ZIP code 26385 has an estimated population of 2,883 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26385 in?

ZIP code 26385 observes the EST timezone.

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