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Tyler County
Middlebourne, WV
26149
26149 ZIP Code — Middlebourne, WV
Tyler County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26149 is located in
Middlebourne ,
West Virginia ,
within Tyler County .
It covers approximately 72.05 square miles and serves a population of
2,138 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26149
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 $123,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $70,524. 52% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 26149 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,138
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
095
Geography
Land area
72.05 sq mi
Water area
0.50 sq mi
Latitude
39.4708
Longitude
-80.8788
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
49.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
32.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
15.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$70,524
Median household income
$123,800
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 509 23.8% 18 and over 1,629 76.2% 65 and over 596 27.9% Median age 47.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,102 96.9% Two or more races 35 1.6% Hispanic or Latino 31 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
49.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
31.2%
32.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
15.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.5%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 3.7% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 7.8% $50k–$75k 20.7% $75k–$100k 7.2% $100k–$150k 24.4% $150k–$200k 7.3% $200k+ 4.9% Median income $70,524
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $123,800 Median rent / month $650 Owner occupied 86.2% Renter occupied 13.8% Vacant 37.7% Single-family detached 69.4% Large apartment buildings 0.7% Mobile homes 20.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 11.1% 1980–1989 15.6% 1970–1979 27.7% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 1.8% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 27.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.0% 1 bedroom 10.0% 2 bedrooms 21.1% 3 bedrooms 56.1% 4 bedrooms 7.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 34.3% 2 vehicles 29.4% 3 or more 31.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 60.1% Electricity 19.9% Propane / LP gas 10.6% Wood 7.8% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 425 56.3% Cohabiting couple 50 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 140 18.5% Female householder, no spouse 140 18.5% Households with children under 18 189 25.0% Households with seniors (65+) 346 45.8% Average household size 2.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.4% 26.8% Married 46.4% 52.3% Separated 0.6% 1.4% Widowed 1.9% 13.3% Divorced 6.8% 6.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 48 8.9% Elementary school 168 31.1% High school 207 38.3% College / grad school 118 21.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.8%
Professional & management
5.9%
Public administration
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.0% Service 11.6% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 21.6% Production & transportation 23.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 17.7% Self-employed 4.0% Unpaid family workers 1.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.4% Carpool 5.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.2% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
13.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.2% Retirement income 40.0% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 3.3% Food stamps / SNAP 10.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.8% High blood pressure 45.4% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 15.7% Heart disease 9.9% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 39.7% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 13.5% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.5% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 32.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.0% Depression 27.2% Fair or poor health 24.2% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 16.5% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.0% Visited dentist 51.1% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 23.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 144 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.3% Under 18 1.0% 18–64 years 20.7% 65 and over 51.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.3% Public insurance 51.5% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 2.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,030 94.9% Spanish 13 0.6% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.1% Other languages 10 0.5%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,135 99.9% Born in same state 2,129 99.6% Born in different state 1,724 80.6% Foreign born 6 0.3% Naturalized citizen 3 0.1% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 419 19.6% Italian 341 15.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 149 7% English 7 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.3% Internet access 90.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26149
What city is ZIP code 26149 in?
ZIP code 26149 is primarily assigned to Middlebourne, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26149 in?
ZIP code 26149 falls within Tyler County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26149 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 26149 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 26149 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 26149 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 26149 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26149 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26149?
The median home value in ZIP code 26149 is $123,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 26149 in?
ZIP code 26149 observes the EST timezone.
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