26852 ZIP Code — Purgitsville, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26852 is located in Purgitsville, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 46.94 square miles and serves a population of 803 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26852

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,767. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26852 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

803

population

46.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Purgitsville	Acceptable
Purgitsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26710 Burlington (5.9 mi) 26757 Romney (8.6 mi) 26845 Old Fields (9.4 mi) 26755 Rio (9.7 mi) 26761 Shanks (10.3 mi) 26743 New Creek (10.8 mi) 26726 Keyser (11.5 mi) 26750 Piedmont (15.1 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (15.3 mi) 26704 Augusta (15.6 mi) 26801 Baker (15.6 mi) 21562 Westernport (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	803
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	46.94 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.2793
Longitude	-78.8881
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	58.3%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

803

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$54,767

Median household income

$28,945

Per capita income

$178,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

497

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

131

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	111	13.8%
18 and over	692	86.2%
65 and over	248	30.9%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	764	90.8%
Hispanic or Latino	38	4.5%
Two or more races	38	4.5%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 35.8%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	35.8%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
Median income	$54,767

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 40.6%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	95.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	31.8%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	6.9%
3 bedrooms	65.4%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	35.2%
No fuel used	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	148	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	72	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	92	28.4%
Households with children under 18	76	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	62.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	4.6%
Married	34.8%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	6.9%
Widowed	0.7%	34.1%
Divorced	45.6%	0.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 28.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 17.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	87.4%
High school	14	12.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.9%

Professional & management 16.3%

Education & healthcare 7.3%

Public administration 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Retail trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Construction 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	53.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.0%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	34.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	14.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	803	100.0%
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)	794	98.9%
Born in same state	768	95.6%
Born in different state	308	38.4%
Foreign born	26	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.1%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	207	25.8%
French	62	7.7%
Arab	59	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	6.2%
English	9	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	74.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26852

What city is ZIP code 26852 in?

ZIP code 26852 is primarily assigned to Purgitsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26852 in?

ZIP code 26852 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26852 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 26852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26852 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 26852 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26852 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 26852 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26852?

The median home value in ZIP code 26852 is $178,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 26852 in?

ZIP code 26852 observes the EST timezone.