26167 ZIP Code — Reader, WV

Wetzel County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26167 is located in Reader, West Virginia, within Wetzel County. It covers approximately 33.39 square miles and serves a population of 572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26167

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,625. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 58 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 26167 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

572

population

33.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26167 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26167

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26167. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reader	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26155 New Martinsville (4.2 mi) 26419 Pine Grove (5.4 mi) 26377 Jacksonburg (7.6 mi) 26159 Paden City (8.9 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (9.3 mi) 26581 Littleton (10.4 mi) 26320 Alma (10.5 mi) 26055 Proctor (11 mi) 26437 Smithfield (11.1 mi) 26175 Sistersville (11.5 mi) 43946 Sardis (12.5 mi) 26348 Folsom (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	572
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	33.39 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.5620
Longitude	-80.7501
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	75.9%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	8.3%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

572

Population

People per sq mi

58.0

Median age

$40,625

Median household income

$24,564

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

381

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	9.6%
18 and over	517	90.4%
65 and over	239	41.8%
Median age	58.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	572	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	8.3%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 19.5%

$35k–$50k 36.7%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	19.5%
$35k–$50k	36.7%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
Median income	$40,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	35.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	40.6%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.2%
Electricity	4.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	87	27.8%
Households with children under 18	28	8.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	56.5%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	4.8%
Married	62.2%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	32.1%
Divorced	10.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 64.5%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	40.8%
High school	24	31.6%
College / grad school	21	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.1%

Transportation & utilities 24.5%

Public administration 18.5%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	41.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	33.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	25.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	58.3

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 13.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.1%
Retirement income	54.3%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	50.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.3%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	13.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	572	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)	572	100.0%
Born in same state	572	100.0%
Born in different state	537	93.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	11.4%
French	20	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.7%
Internet access	75.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26167

What city is ZIP code 26167 in?

ZIP code 26167 is primarily assigned to Reader, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26167 in?

ZIP code 26167 falls within Wetzel County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26167 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 26167 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26167 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 26167 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 26167 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 26167 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26167?

The median home value in ZIP code 26167 is $114,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 26167 in?

ZIP code 26167 observes the EST timezone.