26757 ZIP Code — Romney, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26757 is located in Romney, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 146.16 square miles and serves a population of 7,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26757

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $38,894. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 26757 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,133

population

146.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26757 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26757

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26757. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Romney	Acceptable
Romney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26761 Shanks (3.6 mi) 26704 Augusta (7.1 mi) 26755 Rio (7.4 mi) 26852 Purgitsville (8.6 mi) 26710 Burlington (10.5 mi) 26763 Springfield (11.7 mi) 26711 Capon Bridge (11.8 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (11.9 mi) 25437 Points (13.2 mi) 26808 High View (13.7 mi) 26722 Green Spring (13.8 mi) 25444 Slanesville (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,133
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	146.16 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	39.3109
Longitude	-78.7332
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	62.0%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,133

Population

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$38,894

Median household income

$29,161

Per capita income

$160,200

Median home value

$552

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

2,677

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

186

Under 5

189

218

5–9

222

233

10–14

238

190

15–19

193

20–24

424

25–34

432

420

35–44

429

435

45–54

444

205

55–59

208

242

60–64

247

432

65–74

441

352

75–84

359

115

85+

117

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,550	21.7%
18 and over	5,583	78.3%
65 and over	1,816	25.5%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,608	91.2%
Two or more races	480	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	111	1.5%
Black or African American	34	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$38,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,200
Median rent / month	$552
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	40.2%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	65.4%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,129	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	82	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	598	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	758	29.5%
Households with children under 18	532	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,340	52.2%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	26.4%
Married	49.8%	44.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	7.6%	17.6%
Divorced	14.0%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	6.4%
Kindergarten	35	2.3%
Elementary school	778	51.2%
High school	280	18.4%
College / grad school	330	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Retail trade 18.0%

Construction 14.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Professional & management 4.4%

Public administration 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	26.6%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.8

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 61.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.5%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	28.5%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	426	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	24.6%
65 and over	49.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,758	94.7%
Spanish	15	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,069	99.1%
Born in same state	7,066	99.1%
Born in different state	2,804	39.3%
Foreign born	3	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	64	0.9%
Not a US citizen	35	54.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,212	17%
Italian	746	10.5%
Arab	442	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	0.7%
Irish	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26757

What city is ZIP code 26757 in?

ZIP code 26757 is primarily assigned to Romney, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26757 in?

ZIP code 26757 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26757 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 26757 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26757 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 26757 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26757?

18% of residents in ZIP code 26757 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26757?

The median home value in ZIP code 26757 is $160,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26757 in?

ZIP code 26757 observes the EST timezone.