26278 ZIP Code — Mabie, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26278 is located in Mabie, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 69.30 square miles and serves a population of 699 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26278

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,951. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26278 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

699

population

69.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26278 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26278

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26278. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mabie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26293 Valley Bend (5.6 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (6 mi) 26257 Coalton (7 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (7.4 mi) 26253 Beverly (10.2 mi) 26224 Helvetia (10.4 mi) 26273 Huttonsville (12.1 mi) 26218 French Creek (12.9 mi) 26230 Pickens (13.5 mi) 26241 Elkins (14.1 mi) 26234 Rock Cave (14.8 mi) 26201 Buckhannon (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	699
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	69.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8082
Longitude	-80.0266
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	45.6%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

699

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$62,951

Median household income

$33,052

Per capita income

$105,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	14.4%
18 and over	598	85.6%
65 and over	128	18.3%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	659	92.3%
Two or more races	40	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 0.7%

$35k–$50k 24.2%

$50k–$75k 30.0%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	0.7%
$35k–$50k	24.2%
$50k–$75k	30.0%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
Median income	$62,951

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 41.1%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	2.7%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	31.2%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	21.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	31.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	51.5%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	47.8%
Wood	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	12	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	52	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	38	13.0%
Households with children under 18	78	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	23.9%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	27.4%
Married	60.6%	66.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	8.8%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 71.5%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	50.7%
High school	34	25.0%
College / grad school	33	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.6%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Retail trade 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Professional & management 3.7%

Construction 2.5%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	34.7%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	7.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	687	98.3%
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)	699	100.0%
Born in same state	699	100.0%
Born in different state	639	91.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	23%
French	31	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26278

What city is ZIP code 26278 in?

ZIP code 26278 is primarily assigned to Mabie, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26278 in?

ZIP code 26278 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26278?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26278 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26278 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26278 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 26278 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26278?

The median home value in ZIP code 26278 is $105,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26278 in?

ZIP code 26278 observes the EST timezone.