26636 ZIP Code — Rosedale, WV

Gilmer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26636 is located in Rosedale, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 26.84 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26636

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 $46,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,464. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 44% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26636 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

283

population

26.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26636 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26636

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26636. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosedale	Acceptable
Rosedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25267 Normantown (7 mi) 26624 Gassaway (7.2 mi) 25235 Chloe (9.6 mi) 26623 Frametown (9.9 mi) 25261 Millstone (10 mi) 26351 Glenville (11.8 mi) 25063 Duck (12.3 mi) 25234 Arnoldsburg (12.3 mi) 26430 Sand Fork (13.6 mi) 25113 Ivydale (14.6 mi) 26147 Grantsville (14.7 mi) 26137 Big Springs (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	283
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	26.84 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.7650
Longitude	-80.9407
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	70.7%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

283

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$34,464

Median household income

$18,734

Per capita income

$46,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.1%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

47.1%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6	2.1%
18 and over	277	97.9%
65 and over	82	29.0%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.4%

Hispanic or Latino 30.3%

Two or more races 22.4%

Other race 7.9%

Group	Count	%
White	160	39.4%
Hispanic or Latino	123	30.3%
Two or more races	91	22.4%
Other race	32	7.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 44.6%

$35k–$50k 23.8%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	44.6%
$35k–$50k	23.8%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
Median income	$34,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 72.2%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.1%
Renter occupied	10.9%
Vacant	53.0%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	34.0%
1939 or earlier	10.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	69.3%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.1%
No fuel used	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	76.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	12	11.9%
Households with children under 18	1	1.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	54	53.5%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	15.3%
Married	67.1%	76.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.1%

HS graduate 74.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	10.0%
Elementary school	4	20.0%
High school	14	70.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 47.6%

Construction 27.0%

Other services 15.9%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	65.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	50.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	13.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.3%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	43.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	283	100.0%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	283	100.0%
Born in same state	263	92.9%
Born in different state	230	81.3%
Foreign born	20	7.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	19.4%
French	44	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	10.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26636

What city is ZIP code 26636 in?

ZIP code 26636 is primarily assigned to Rosedale, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26636 in?

ZIP code 26636 falls within Gilmer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26636 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 26636 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26636 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 26636 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26636 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 26636 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26636?

The median home value in ZIP code 26636 is $46,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26636 in?

ZIP code 26636 observes the EST timezone.