26164 ZIP Code — Ravenswood, WV

Jackson County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26164 is located in Ravenswood, West Virginia, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 102.25 square miles and serves a population of 7,481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26164

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

The gap between median ($51,776) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 26164 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,481

population

102.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26164 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26164

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ravenswood	Acceptable
Ravenswood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25275 Sandyville (5.3 mi) 45770 Portland (6.7 mi) 25252 Le Roy (7.4 mi) 25262 Millwood (8.1 mi) 26133 Belleville (9.6 mi) 45743 Long Bottom (10.3 mi) 25239 Cottageville (10.8 mi) 45771 Racine (11.2 mi) 45772 Reedsville (13 mi) 25271 Ripley (13.3 mi) 25244 Gay (14 mi) 26160 Palestine (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,481
Population density	73 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	102.25 sq mi
Water area	4.91 sq mi
Latitude	38.9811
Longitude	-81.6935
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,481

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$51,776

Median household income

$34,696

Per capita income

$125,100

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,824

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

324

Under 5

369

159

5–9

180

157

10–14

179

155

15–19

176

250

20–24

285

374

25–34

424

441

35–44

501

383

45–54

435

390

55–59

443

242

60–64

275

335

65–74

381

186

75–84

212

105

85+

120

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,571	21.0%
18 and over	5,910	79.0%
65 and over	1,339	17.9%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,317	97.8%
Two or more races	147	2%
Asian	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	50.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$51,776

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,100
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.1%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.4%
Electricity	43.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,501	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	90	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	363	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,063	35.2%
Households with children under 18	802	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,020	33.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	21.0%
Married	51.0%	48.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	14.8%
Divorced	14.0%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	6.9%
Kindergarten	45	4.2%
Elementary school	537	50.0%
High school	264	24.6%
College / grad school	155	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 25.4%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Construction 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 3.2%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 43.0%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	10.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	476	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	56.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,788	90.7%
Spanish	17	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,274	97.2%
Born in same state	7,252	96.9%
Born in different state	5,948	79.5%
Foreign born	22	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	207	2.8%
Not a US citizen	175	84.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	931	12.4%
Italian	851	11.4%
Arab	686	9.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	0.8%
German	39	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	81.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26164

What city is ZIP code 26164 in?

ZIP code 26164 is primarily assigned to Ravenswood, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26164 in?

ZIP code 26164 falls within Jackson County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26164?

25% of residents in ZIP code 26164 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26164 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 26164 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26164?

The median home value in ZIP code 26164 is $125,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 26164?

ZIP code 26164 has an estimated population of 7,481 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26164 in?

ZIP code 26164 observes the EST timezone.