26547 ZIP Code — Reedsville, WV

Preston County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26547 is located in Reedsville, West Virginia, within Preston County. It covers approximately 15.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,849 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26547

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,795. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 26547 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,849

population

15.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26547 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26547

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26547. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Reedsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26537 Kingwood (5.1 mi) 26542 Masontown (5.3 mi) 26508 Morgantown (6.8 mi) 26410 Newburg (6.9 mi) 26444 Tunnelton (11 mi) 26505 Morgantown (11.7 mi) 26525 Bruceton Mills (11.9 mi) 26506 Morgantown (12.1 mi) 26764 Terra Alta (12.6 mi) 26440 Thornton (14 mi) 26554 Fairmont (15 mi) 26541 Maidsville (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,849
Population density	187 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	15.23 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.5103
Longitude	-79.8210
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	45.8%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,849

Population

187

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$62,795

Median household income

$29,701

Per capita income

$164,700

Median home value

$765

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

929

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

101

5–9

10–14

15–19

101

20–24

264

25–34

238

164

35–44

148

105

45–54

55–59

209

60–64

189

193

65–74

174

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	539	18.9%
18 and over	2,310	81.1%
65 and over	478	16.8%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,798	98.2%
Two or more races	51	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.8%	48.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	19.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 29.2%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	29.2%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$62,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,700
Median rent / month	$765
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	21.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	621	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	125	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	154	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	187	17.2%
Households with children under 18	346	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	345	31.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	23.5%
Married	56.2%	56.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	8.8%
Divorced	5.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	4.4%
Kindergarten	64	12.3%
Elementary school	204	39.1%
High school	110	21.1%
College / grad school	121	23.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 8.7%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 24.6%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 53.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,676	93.9%
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)	2,842	99.8%
Born in same state	2,802	98.4%
Born in different state	2,279	80.0%
Foreign born	40	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	786	27.6%
French	346	12.1%
Italian	287	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	1.7%
Polish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26547

What city is ZIP code 26547 in?

ZIP code 26547 is primarily assigned to Reedsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26547 in?

ZIP code 26547 falls within Preston County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26547 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26547 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26547?

The median home value in ZIP code 26547 is $164,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 26547?

ZIP code 26547 has an estimated population of 2,849 residents, with a density of 187 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26547?

The median household income in ZIP code 26547 is $62,795, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26547 in?

ZIP code 26547 observes the EST timezone.