26739 ZIP Code — Mount Storm, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26739 is located in Mount Storm, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 84.38 square miles and serves a population of 767 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,300. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26739 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.

767

population

84.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Storm	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26833 Maysville (7.7 mi) 26720 Gormania (7.8 mi) 26260 Davis (12.1 mi) 26717 Elk Garden (12.8 mi) 26743 New Creek (14.5 mi) 21550 Oakland (14.5 mi) 26292 Thomas (14.6 mi) 21538 Kitzmiller (14.7 mi) 26847 Petersburg (15.6 mi) 26716 Eglon (15.7 mi) 26845 Old Fields (15.9 mi) 26855 Cabins (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	767
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	84.38 sq mi
Water area	2.48 sq mi
Latitude	39.1888
Longitude	-79.2451
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	40.6%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

767

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$58,300

Median household income

$34,921

Per capita income

$144,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

586

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	15.3%
18 and over	650	84.7%
65 and over	187	24.4%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Black or African American 8.9%

Group	Count	%
White	699	91.1%
Black or African American	68	8.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 27.6%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	27.6%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$58,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	53.5%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	15.2%
3 or more	48.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%
Fuel oil	30.7%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	46.6%
Cohabiting couple	27	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	66	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	62	21.4%
Households with children under 18	45	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	47.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	19.3%
Married	39.1%	63.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	14.7%
Divorced	10.2%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	35	42.7%
College / grad school	47	57.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.6%

Construction 16.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Other services 7.3%

Public administration 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	21.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 35.9%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 14.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	42.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	61.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	671	87.5%
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)	767	100.0%
Born in same state	767	100.0%
Born in different state	436	56.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	14%
Arab	49	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	2%
Polish	9	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26739

What city is ZIP code 26739 in?

ZIP code 26739 is primarily assigned to Mount Storm, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26739 in?

ZIP code 26739 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26739?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26739?

22% of residents in ZIP code 26739 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26739 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 26739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26739 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 26739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26739 in?

ZIP code 26739 observes the EST timezone.