26280 ZIP Code — Mill Creek, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26280 is located in Mill Creek, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 67.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,384 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 26280

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,250. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,384

population

67.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mill Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26278 Mabie (6 mi) 26273 Huttonsville (6.1 mi) 26293 Valley Bend (6.9 mi) 26224 Helvetia (9.8 mi) 26253 Beverly (10.5 mi) 26230 Pickens (10.6 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (11.3 mi) 26257 Coalton (12.9 mi) 26264 Durbin (13.9 mi) 26294 Valley Head (14.3 mi) 26218 French Creek (15.7 mi) 26234 Rock Cave (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,384
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	67.92 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.7219
Longitude	-80.0090
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,384

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$21,980

Per capita income

$92,500

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

76.9%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

13.8%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

110

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

129

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	416	30.1%
18 and over	968	69.9%
65 and over	372	26.9%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,219	83.3%
Two or more races	151	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	79	5.4%
Other race	14	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	24.8%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.1%

$50k–$100k 24.1%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,500
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	76.9%
Renter occupied	23.1%
Vacant	29.5%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	23.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	15.7%
2 bedrooms	11.3%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	8.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	297	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	82	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	83	17.3%
Households with children under 18	146	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	52.3%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	19.8%
Married	62.0%	60.2%
Separated	0.6%	0.4%
Widowed	0.8%	6.0%
Divorced	12.4%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 59.2%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	59	21.9%
Elementary school	181	67.0%
High school	25	9.3%
College / grad school	5	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.5%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 16.6%

Construction 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.7%

Other services 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	7.8%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	29.7%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.0%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.9%
Other means	16.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.6

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 12.8%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	39.8%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.6%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,233	89.1%
Spanish	9	0.7%
Other Indo-European	9	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,384	100.0%
Born in same state	1,364	98.6%
Born in different state	1,158	83.7%
Foreign born	20	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	9.6%
Italian	60	4.3%
English	33	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	1.4%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26280

What city is ZIP code 26280 in?

ZIP code 26280 is primarily assigned to Mill Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26280 in?

ZIP code 26280 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26280 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 26280 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26280?

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 26280 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26280 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26280 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 26280 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26280 in?

ZIP code 26280 observes the EST timezone.