26814 ZIP Code — Riverton, WV

Pendleton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26814 is located in Riverton, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. It covers approximately 63.47 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26814

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,600.

Median household income is $70,880. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 64% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26814 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

415

population

63.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26814 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26814

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Riverton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26804 Circleville (5.8 mi) 26807 Franklin (8.9 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (9.7 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (13.4 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (14.2 mi) 26270 Harman (15.2 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (15.8 mi) 24920 Bartow (15.9 mi) 26264 Durbin (16.3 mi) 26263 Dryfork (16.5 mi) 26802 Brandywine (17.1 mi) 26254 Bowden (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	415
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	63.47 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.7014
Longitude	-79.4788
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	42.2%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	52.6%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

415

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$70,880

Median household income

$26,678

Per capita income

$135,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

32.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	10.4%
18 and over	372	89.6%
65 and over	131	31.6%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	410	98.8%
Two or more races	5	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	52.6%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
Median income	$70,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 40.8%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	31.8%
4 bedrooms	43.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.6%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	48.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	117	74.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.0%
Female householder, no spouse	29	18.5%
Households with children under 18	37	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	61.8%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	34.3%
Married	54.5%	54.1%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.9%
Divorced	2.5%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 31.1%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	6	7.0%
High school	72	83.7%
College / grad school	4	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Construction 21.3%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 11.7%

Public administration 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Other services 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.3%
Retirement income	54.1%
Supplemental Security	21.7%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	11.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	42.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.8%
65 and over	4.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	69.9%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	415	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)	415	100.0%
Born in same state	415	100.0%
Born in different state	266	64.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	17.3%
Italian	17	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	2.9%
Polish	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26814

What city is ZIP code 26814 in?

ZIP code 26814 is primarily assigned to Riverton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26814 in?

ZIP code 26814 falls within Pendleton County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26814 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 26814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26814 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 26814 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26814?

19% of residents in ZIP code 26814 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26814 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 26814 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26814 in?

ZIP code 26814 observes the EST timezone.