26148 ZIP Code — Macfarlan, WV

Ritchie County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26148 is located in Macfarlan, West Virginia, within Ritchie County. It covers approximately 18.05 square miles and serves a population of 242 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26148

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 26148 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

242

population

18.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Macfarlan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26136 Big Bend (7.2 mi) 26178 Smithville (7.5 mi) 26362 Harrisville (9.9 mi) 26147 Grantsville (11.1 mi) 26337 Cairo (11.1 mi) 26143 Elizabeth (11.4 mi) 26180 Walker (11.7 mi) 26137 Big Springs (12.8 mi) 26160 Palestine (15.2 mi) 26325 Auburn (15.8 mi) 25234 Arnoldsburg (16.2 mi) 26421 Pullman (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	242
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	18.05 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.0815
Longitude	-81.1918
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	48.2%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	31.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	12.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

242

Population

People per sq mi

55.7

Median age

Median household income

$29,603

Per capita income

$66,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	11.6%
18 and over	214	88.4%
65 and over	52	21.5%
Median age	55.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 11.6%

Group	Count	%
White	214	88.4%
Two or more races	28	11.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	31.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	12.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 9.1%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 29.8%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	9.1%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	29.8%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 42.1%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	33.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	52.1%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	91.7%
Electricity	4.1%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	19	15.7%
Households with children under 18	5	4.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	38.8%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.4%	23.8%
Married	73.9%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.6%
Divorced	20.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

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

Wholesale trade 46.2%

Professional & management 19.7%

Retail trade 17.9%

Construction 9.4%

Public administration 6.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	46.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	19.7%
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)	20.7

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.1%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	29.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	26.0%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	80.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	242	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)	242	100.0%
Born in same state	242	100.0%
Born in different state	185	76.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	30.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	18	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.0%
Internet access	63.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26148

What city is ZIP code 26148 in?

ZIP code 26148 is primarily assigned to Macfarlan, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26148 in?

ZIP code 26148 falls within Ritchie County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26148 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 26148 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26148 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26148 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26148?

21% of residents in ZIP code 26148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26148?

The median home value in ZIP code 26148 is $66,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26148 in?

ZIP code 26148 observes the EST timezone.