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Marshall County
Proctor, WV
26055
26055 ZIP Code — Proctor, WV
Marshall County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26055 is located in
Proctor ,
West Virginia ,
within Marshall County .
It covers approximately 73.75 square miles and serves a population of
1,096 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26055
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 26055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,096
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
73.75 sq mi
Water area
2.11 sq mi
Latitude
39.7206
Longitude
-80.7499
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.9%
54.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
18.3%
27.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
15.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.5%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 128 11.7% 18 and over 968 88.3% 65 and over 331 30.2% Median age 56.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,078 98.4% Two or more races 18 1.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.9%
54.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
18.3%
27.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
15.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.5%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.9% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 25.4% $25k–$35k 11.2% $35k–$50k 4.9% $50k–$75k 11.4% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 13.5% $150k–$200k 8.6% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,700 Median rent / month $697 Owner occupied 88.6% Renter occupied 11.4% Vacant 30.2% Single-family detached 79.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.9% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 3.8% 1990–1999 10.1% 1980–1989 16.0% 1970–1979 16.5% 1960–1969 5.8% 1950–1959 15.8% 1940–1949 9.1% 1939 or earlier 20.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.8% 1 bedroom 7.8% 2 bedrooms 41.3% 3 bedrooms 27.4% 4 bedrooms 12.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.0% 1 vehicle 44.1% 2 vehicles 14.8% 3 or more 36.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.2% Electricity 19.6% Propane / LP gas 8.3% Fuel oil 17.3% Wood 12.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 199 35.9% Cohabiting couple 69 12.4% Male householder, no spouse 111 20.0% Female householder, no spouse 176 31.7% Households with children under 18 69 12.4% Households with seniors (65+) 234 42.2% Average household size 1.97
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.9% 31.5% Married 38.8% 41.6% Separated 3.4% 0.0% Widowed 7.8% 17.2% Divorced 13.2% 9.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.3% Bachelor's or higher 15.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 14 8.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 86 49.4% High school 33 19.0% College / grad school 41 23.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
27.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.8%
Education & healthcare
11.3%
Professional & management
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.4% Service 19.5% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 29.9% Production & transportation 24.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.1% Government 5.0% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.6% Carpool 11.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 37.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
25.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 18.4% Supplemental Security 2.0% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 16.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.1% High blood pressure 42.5% High cholesterol 38.2% Diabetes 14.2% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 36.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 12.2% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.2% Binge drinking 12.5% No physical activity 31.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.1% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 22.2% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 15.4% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.1% Visited dentist 54.7% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 21.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 39.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 27.0% 65 and over 77.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.1% Public insurance 56.9% No insurance 6.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,082 98.7% 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) 1,096 100.0% Born in same state 1,096 100.0% Born in different state 829 75.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 132 12% French 120 10.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 106 9.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.6% Internet access 65.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26055
What city is ZIP code 26055 in?
ZIP code 26055 is primarily assigned to Proctor, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26055 in?
ZIP code 26055 falls within Marshall County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26055 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 26055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26055?
25% of residents in ZIP code 26055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 26055 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 26055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26055 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 26055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 26055 in?
ZIP code 26055 observes the EST timezone.
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