26408 ZIP Code — Mount Clare, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26408 is located in Mount Clare, West Virginia, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 30.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26408

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 $218,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,802) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26408 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,636

population

30.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26408 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26408

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26408. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Clare	Acceptable
Mount Clare	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26451 West Milford (5.3 mi) 26330 Bridgeport (5.9 mi) 26385 Lost Creek (6.6 mi) 26306 Clarksburg (6.7 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (9.2 mi) 26347 Flemington (9.5 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (9.8 mi) 26378 Jane Lew (11.2 mi) 26238 Volga (11.2 mi) 26431 Shinnston (13 mi) 26416 Philippi (13.2 mi) 26386 Lumberport (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,636
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	30.27 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.1989
Longitude	-80.2684
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	35.2%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,636

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$73,802

Median household income

$37,259

Per capita income

$218,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,048

Housing units

28.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

108

15–19

20–24

25–34

210

35–44

215

196

45–54

201

55–59

128

60–64

132

149

65–74

152

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	552	20.9%
18 and over	2,084	79.1%
65 and over	453	17.2%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,564	95.6%
Two or more races	53	2%
Hispanic or Latino	47	1.8%
Black or African American	18	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$73,802

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 25.3%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.0%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	651	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	44	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	177	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	91	9.4%
Households with children under 18	249	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	335	34.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	21.2%
Married	57.2%	61.8%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	4.7%
Divorced	4.9%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	9.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	199	50.1%
High school	141	35.5%
College / grad school	20	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Public administration 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Construction 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Professional & management 4.0%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,549	96.7%
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)	2,636	100.0%
Born in same state	2,616	99.2%
Born in different state	2,296	87.1%
Foreign born	20	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	413	15.7%
French	260	9.9%
Arab	133	5%
English	117	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	20	0.8%
Norwegian	15	0.6%
Irish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26408

What city is ZIP code 26408 in?

ZIP code 26408 is primarily assigned to Mount Clare, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26408 in?

ZIP code 26408 falls within Harrison County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26408 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 26408 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26408 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26408 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 26408?

ZIP code 26408 has an estimated population of 2,636 residents, with a density of 87 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26408?

The median home value in ZIP code 26408 is $218,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 26408 in?

ZIP code 26408 observes the EST timezone.