26405 ZIP Code — Moatsville, WV

Barbour County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26405 is located in Moatsville, West Virginia, within Barbour County. It covers approximately 62.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26405

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,821. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% 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 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 26405 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,220

population

62.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26405 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26405

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moatsville	Acceptable
Moatsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26440 Thornton (6.4 mi) 26416 Philippi (7.5 mi) 26425 Rowlesburg (11.1 mi) 26354 Grafton (11.4 mi) 26347 Flemington (11.7 mi) 26283 Montrose (11.8 mi) 26444 Tunnelton (12 mi) 26250 Belington (13.1 mi) 26410 Newburg (13.7 mi) 26287 Parsons (14 mi) 26276 Kerens (15.4 mi) 26238 Volga (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,220
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	62.37 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	39.2264
Longitude	-79.9088
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	59.8%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,220

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$54,821

Median household income

$30,119

Per capita income

$151,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

494

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

135

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	252	20.7%
18 and over	968	79.3%
65 and over	337	27.6%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,195	96.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.1%
Other race	13	1.1%
Black or African American	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$54,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	26.0%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	25.4%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	23.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	16.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.9%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.0%
Wood	35.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	86	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	128	33.1%
Households with children under 18	98	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	44.2%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	18.3%
Married	43.6%	51.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	28.3%
Divorced	26.2%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 62.0%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	32	17.5%
Elementary school	81	44.3%
High school	70	38.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 40.7%

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Other services 4.7%

Professional & management 3.1%

Retail trade 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	31.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.6

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 47.6%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 15.5%

Female-led households 48.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	48.3%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	22.3%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,189	97.5%
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)	1,220	100.0%
Born in same state	1,220	100.0%
Born in different state	1,060	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	278	22.8%
French	219	18%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	181	14.8%
Irish	16	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	78.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26405

What city is ZIP code 26405 in?

ZIP code 26405 is primarily assigned to Moatsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26405 in?

ZIP code 26405 falls within Barbour County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26405 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 26405 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26405 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 26405 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26405?

26% of residents in ZIP code 26405 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26405 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 26405 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26405 in?

ZIP code 26405 observes the EST timezone.