26743 ZIP Code — New Creek, WV

Mineral County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26743 is located in New Creek, West Virginia, within Mineral County. It covers approximately 72.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26743

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 $237,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,917. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 26743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,833

population

72.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Creek	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26717 Elk Garden (5.8 mi) 26726 Keyser (5.9 mi) 26750 Piedmont (8 mi) 26710 Burlington (8 mi) 21540 Luke (8.9 mi) 21538 Kitzmiller (8.9 mi) 21562 Westernport (9.9 mi) 26852 Purgitsville (10.8 mi) 21523 Bloomington (11.3 mi) 21561 Swanton (12.2 mi) 21557 Rawlings (13.7 mi) 26739 Mount Storm (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,833
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	72.13 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	39.3480
Longitude	-79.0687
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	55.0%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,833

Population

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$62,917

Median household income

$31,432

Per capita income

$237,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

858

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

198

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

110

117

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	393	21.4%
18 and over	1,440	78.6%
65 and over	500	27.3%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,765	96.3%
Two or more races	68	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.0%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 35.3%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	35.3%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
Median income	$62,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	18.4%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	25.2%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	12.2%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	29.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Fuel oil	7.6%
Wood	34.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	495	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	30	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	99	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	149	19.3%
Households with children under 18	206	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	366	47.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	16.6%
Married	61.4%	67.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	6.0%
Divorced	9.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 62.7%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	7.4%
Kindergarten	24	6.8%
Elementary school	119	33.9%
High school	123	35.0%
College / grad school	59	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 24.9%

Construction 21.9%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Public administration 4.1%

Professional & management 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	3.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 48.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	56.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	59.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.3%
Under 18	14.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.5%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,692	92.3%
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)	1,794	97.9%
Born in same state	1,794	97.9%
Born in different state	887	48.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	216	11.8%
Italian	105	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26743

What city is ZIP code 26743 in?

ZIP code 26743 is primarily assigned to New Creek, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26743 in?

ZIP code 26743 falls within Mineral County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26743 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26743 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 26743 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26743?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26743 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 26743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26743 in?

ZIP code 26743 observes the EST timezone.