26833 ZIP Code — Maysville, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26833 is located in Maysville, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 110.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26833

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,125. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26833 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,181

population

110.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maysville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26739 Mount Storm (7.7 mi) 26847 Petersburg (7.9 mi) 26855 Cabins (10.6 mi) 26260 Davis (12.5 mi) 26836 Moorefield (12.9 mi) 26845 Old Fields (14 mi) 26720 Gormania (14.8 mi) 26263 Dryfork (16 mi) 26292 Thomas (17.9 mi) 26289 Red Creek (18.9 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (19.2 mi) 26717 Elk Garden (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,181
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	110.60 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.0841
Longitude	-79.1973
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	51.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,181

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$51,125

Median household income

$28,905

Per capita income

$137,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

950

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

102

132

35–44

112

45–54

176

55–59

151

60–64

169

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	21.0%
18 and over	1,724	79.0%
65 and over	502	23.0%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	2,181	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 24.8%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 6.1%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	24.8%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	6.1%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$51,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 35.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	19.2%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	9.4%
Wood	30.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	496	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	165	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	172	20.0%
Households with children under 18	220	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	40.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	16.1%
Married	48.9%	65.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.5%	12.9%
Divorced	8.0%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 65.9%

Some college, no degree 8.5%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	10.5%
Kindergarten	14	4.1%
Elementary school	145	42.4%
High school	104	30.4%
College / grad school	43	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 19.5%

Construction 17.6%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	308	17.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	11.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,014	92.3%
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)	2,181	100.0%
Born in same state	2,158	98.9%
Born in different state	1,488	68.2%
Foreign born	23	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	324	14.9%
French	162	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26833

What city is ZIP code 26833 in?

ZIP code 26833 is primarily assigned to Maysville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26833 in?

ZIP code 26833 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26833 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 26833 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26833?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26833 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 26833 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 26833 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 26833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26833 in?

ZIP code 26833 observes the EST timezone.