26282 ZIP Code — Monterville, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26282 is located in Monterville, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 69.77 square miles and serves a population of 211 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 26282

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 $61,600.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26282 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

211

population

69.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26282 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26282

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26282. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monterville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	211
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	69.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5079
Longitude	-80.1645
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	100.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

211

Population

People per sq mi

75.3

Median age

Median household income

$12,017

Per capita income

$61,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	211	100.0%
65 and over	135	64.0%
Median age	75.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.5%

Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

Two or more races 15.3%

Group	Count	%
White	173	69.5%
Hispanic or Latino	38	15.3%
Two or more races	38	15.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 46.9%

$10k–$15k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	46.9%
$10k–$15k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.6%

$50k–$100k 61.9%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	47.2%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	43.5%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	41.6%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	16.4%
4 bedrooms	4.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.1%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	10.6%
Propane / LP gas	38.9%
Wood	46.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	69.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	31.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	74.3%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.9%	0.0%
Married	77.1%	69.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.4%
Divorced	0.0%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 33.6%

Some HS, no diploma 21.8%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	44.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 50.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 50.2%

Married-couple families 48.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	86.7%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	17.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.9%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	15.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.7%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	29.9%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	19.8%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	26.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.3%
Public insurance	85.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	100.0%
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)	211	100.0%
Born in same state	211	100.0%
Born in different state	181	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	24.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.6%
Internet access	38.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26282

What city is ZIP code 26282 in?

ZIP code 26282 is primarily assigned to Monterville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26282 in?

ZIP code 26282 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26282 have an older population?

64% of residents in ZIP code 26282 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26282 have a large retiree population?

87% of households in ZIP code 26282 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26282?

50% of residents in ZIP code 26282 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26282 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 26282 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26282 in?

ZIP code 26282 observes the EST timezone.