26753 ZIP Code — Ridgeley, WV

Mineral County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26753 is located in Ridgeley, West Virginia, within Mineral County. It covers approximately 25.79 square miles and serves a population of 5,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26753

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 $202,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,375. 46% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26753 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,751

population

25.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ridgeley	Acceptable
Ridgeley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26767 Wiley Ford (4.5 mi) 21502 Cumberland (5.2 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (6.4 mi) 21557 Rawlings (6.8 mi) 21532 Frostburg (8.6 mi) 26763 Springfield (9 mi) 21545 Mount Savage (9.1 mi) 21539 Lonaconing (10.6 mi) 26722 Green Spring (11.2 mi) 21562 Westernport (12 mi) 21521 Barton (12.9 mi) 21555 Oldtown (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,751
Population density	223 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	25.79 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.5655
Longitude	-78.8167
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	48.2%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,751

Population

223

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$72,375

Median household income

$41,358

Per capita income

$202,600

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

2,268

Housing units

29.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

131

143

5–9

131

224

10–14

207

145

15–19

134

158

20–24

146

259

25–34

238

366

35–44

337

467

45–54

429

181

55–59

166

210

60–64

194

473

65–74

435

193

75–84

178

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,182	20.6%
18 and over	4,569	79.4%
65 and over	1,343	23.4%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.2%

Black or African American 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	5,484	94.7%
Two or more races	187	3.2%
Black or African American	79	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	40	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$72,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 31.4%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 8.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,600
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.4%
Electricity	55.4%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	12.4%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,200	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	167	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	478	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	552	23.0%
Households with children under 18	656	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	987	41.2%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	21.8%
Married	51.0%	54.7%
Separated	0.1%	2.7%
Widowed	3.1%	9.0%
Divorced	18.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	6.6%
Kindergarten	20	1.9%
Elementary school	598	57.6%
High school	237	22.8%
College / grad school	115	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Public administration 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 43.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	495	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,478	95.3%
Spanish	27	0.5%
Other Indo-European	15	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,751	100.0%
Born in same state	5,727	99.6%
Born in different state	717	12.5%
Foreign born	24	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	578	10.1%
Arab	501	8.7%
Italian	459	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	65	1.1%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26753

What city is ZIP code 26753 in?

ZIP code 26753 is primarily assigned to Ridgeley, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26753 in?

ZIP code 26753 falls within Mineral County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26753 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 26753 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26753 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 26753 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26753 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 26753 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 26753?

ZIP code 26753 has an estimated population of 5,751 residents, with a density of 223 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26753 in?

ZIP code 26753 observes the EST timezone.