26150 ZIP Code — Mineral Wells, WV

Wood County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26150 is located in Mineral Wells, West Virginia, within Wood County. It covers approximately 43.96 square miles and serves a population of 5,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26150

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 $179,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,550. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26150 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,945

population

43.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26150 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26150

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26150. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mineral Wells	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26121 Mineral Wells (2.3 mi) 26120 Mineral Wells (2.3 mi) 26142 Davisville (5.2 mi) 26101 Parkersburg (6.9 mi) 26106 Parkersburg (7.8 mi) 26133 Belleville (8.3 mi) 26104 Parkersburg (8.3 mi) 26180 Walker (8.5 mi) 26181 Washington (8.5 mi) 26143 Elizabeth (10.3 mi) 26105 Vienna (11.8 mi) 45742 Little Hocking (12.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,945
Population density	135 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	43.96 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	39.1578
Longitude	-81.5212
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	44.0%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,945

Population

135

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$65,550

Median household income

$30,560

Per capita income

$179,900

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

2,071

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

194

Under 5

194

149

5–9

150

190

10–14

191

245

15–19

246

117

20–24

117

276

25–34

278

376

35–44

378

389

45–54

391

257

55–59

259

233

60–64

233

296

65–74

298

215

75–84

216

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,416	23.8%
18 and over	4,529	76.2%
65 and over	1,082	18.2%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,735	94.5%
Two or more races	160	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	125	2.1%
Black or African American	28	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$65,550

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 30.6%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,900
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	28.0%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	26.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,166	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	128	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	462	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	580	24.8%
Households with children under 18	618	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	780	33.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	23.3%
Married	51.2%	53.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.6%	12.2%
Divorced	15.3%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	169	12.1%
Kindergarten	59	4.2%
Elementary school	499	35.8%
High school	464	33.3%
College / grad school	203	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 15.9%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Professional & management 9.1%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 3.5%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	31.3%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	490	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,557	93.5%
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)	5,945	100.0%
Born in same state	5,945	100.0%
Born in different state	4,894	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	955	16.1%
Italian	907	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	423	7.1%
English	49	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26150

What city is ZIP code 26150 in?

ZIP code 26150 is primarily assigned to Mineral Wells, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26150 in?

ZIP code 26150 falls within Wood County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26150 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26150 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26150 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 26150 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26150?

The median home value in ZIP code 26150 is $179,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 26150?

ZIP code 26150 has an estimated population of 5,945 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26150 in?

ZIP code 26150 observes the EST timezone.