26151 ZIP Code — Mount Zion, WV

Calhoun County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26151 is located in Mount Zion, West Virginia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 26.19 square miles and serves a population of 475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26151

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $82,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,632. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26151 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

475

population

26.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26151 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26151

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City	Status
Mount Zion	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	475
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	26.19 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	38.8975
Longitude	-81.1246
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	82.5%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

475

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$32,632

Median household income

$17,467

Per capita income

$82,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

292

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	21.7%
18 and over	372	78.3%
65 and over	114	24.0%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	475	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.5%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.4%

$10k–$15k 20.9%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 21.8%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.4%
$10k–$15k	20.9%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	21.8%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
Median income	$32,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.0%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 36.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	56.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	33.4%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.3%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.4%
Electricity	22.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	77	32.9%
Female householder, no spouse	32	13.7%
Households with children under 18	50	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	41.0%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.5%	0.0%
Married	52.1%	72.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	22.9%
Divorced	30.4%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 55.4%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	70.3%
High school	30	29.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.5%

Transportation & utilities 31.3%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Public administration 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	60.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	38.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.5%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 33.6%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.8%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	44.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	39.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.4%
Depression	28.1%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	20.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	451	94.9%
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)	475	100.0%
Born in same state	475	100.0%
Born in different state	463	97.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	124	26.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	11.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.3%
Internet access	74.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26151

What city is ZIP code 26151 in?

ZIP code 26151 is primarily assigned to Mount Zion, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26151 in?

ZIP code 26151 falls within Calhoun County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26151 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 26151 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26151?

30% of residents in ZIP code 26151 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26151?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26151 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26151 in?

ZIP code 26151 observes the EST timezone.