26755 ZIP Code — Rio, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26755 is located in Rio, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 32.63 square miles and serves a population of 592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26755

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,964) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26755 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

592

population

32.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26755 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26755

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26755. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rio	Acceptable
Rio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26761 Shanks (5 mi) 26757 Romney (7.4 mi) 26852 Purgitsville (9.7 mi) 26801 Baker (10 mi) 26704 Augusta (10.6 mi) 26808 High View (11.3 mi) 26845 Old Fields (12.1 mi) 26865 Yellow Spring (12.9 mi) 26711 Capon Bridge (12.9 mi) 26851 Wardensville (13.7 mi) 26710 Burlington (14.7 mi) 26810 Lost City (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	592
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	32.63 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.2035
Longitude	-78.7359
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	63.8%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

592

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$56,964

Median household income

$36,917

Per capita income

$166,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	34.8%
18 and over	386	65.2%
65 and over	79	13.3%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	592	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 20.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	20.4%
Median income	$56,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 51.0%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	57.6%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	2.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.4%
1 vehicle	7.0%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	33.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	53.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	72.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	21	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	22	11.8%
Households with children under 18	69	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	33.9%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	12.4%
Married	51.4%	78.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	4.9%
Divorced	7.4%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 54.2%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	98	54.7%
High school	81	45.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Retail trade 15.0%

Construction 10.9%

Professional & management 10.9%

Wholesale trade 8.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.2%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	6.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	28.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	36.0%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.0

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.4%
Retirement income	45.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	24.3%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	22.8%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	565	95.4%
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)	592	100.0%
Born in same state	592	100.0%
Born in different state	361	61.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	20.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26755

What city is ZIP code 26755 in?

ZIP code 26755 is primarily assigned to Rio, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26755 in?

ZIP code 26755 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26755 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 26755 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 26755 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26755 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26755 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 26755 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26755?

The median home value in ZIP code 26755 is $166,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 26755 in?

ZIP code 26755 observes the EST timezone.