26430 ZIP Code — Sand Fork, WV

Gilmer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26430 is located in Sand Fork, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 14.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26430

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 6% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 26430 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,714
population
14.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26430 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Sand Fork Acceptable
Sand Fork Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26335 Burnsville (5.2 mi) 26351 Glenville (5.6 mi) 26384 Linn (6.1 mi) 26412 Orlando (9.4 mi) 26627 Heaters (10.3 mi) 25267 Normantown (11.1 mi) 26631 Napier (11.2 mi) 26321 Alum Bridge (11.7 mi) 26624 Gassaway (11.9 mi) 26447 Walkersville (12.7 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (13 mi) 26636 Rosedale (13.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,714
Population density 118 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 14.52 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 38.8820
Longitude -80.7384
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 78.3% 59.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 10.4% 31.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 11.3% 9.1% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.3% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,714
Population
118
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$8,637
Per capita income
$149,200
Median home value
$283
Median monthly rent
66.4%
Home ownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
30.7%
Unemployment
105
Housing units
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
1
13
5–9
1
16
10–14
1
17
15–19
2
39
20–24
3
319
25–34
28
607
35–44
53
322
45–54
28
95
55–59
8
93
60–64
8
33
65–74
3
10
75–84
1
2
85+
0
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18623.6%
18 and over1,65296.4%
65 and over492.9%
Median age40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.2%
White 48.5%
Two or more races 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
Black or African American84349.2%
White83148.5%
Two or more races181.1%
Asian110.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 78.3% 59.5% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 10.4% 31.1% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 11.3% 9.1% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.3% 3.1%
$10k–$15k 25.4%
$15k–$25k 34.4%
$25k–$35k 2.5%
$35k–$50k 0.8%
$50k–$75k 20.5%
$75k–$100k 8.2%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k25.4%
$15k–$25k34.4%
$25k–$35k2.5%
$35k–$50k0.8%
$50k–$75k20.5%
$75k–$100k8.2%
$100k–$150k8.2%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%
$50k–$100k 3.7%
$100k–$150k 32.1%
$150k–$200k 33.3%
$200k–$300k 16.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$149,200
Median rent / month$283
Owner occupied66.4%
Renter occupied33.6%
Vacant16.4%
Single-family detached51.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes48.6%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)1.75

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–199913.0%
1980–198918.5%
1970–197940.4%
1960–19697.5%
1950–19594.8%
1940–19496.8%
1939 or earlier8.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom18.5%
2 bedrooms15.1%
3 bedrooms65.8%
4 bedrooms0.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle23.8%
1 vehicle28.7%
2 vehicles25.4%
3 or more22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas52.5%
Electricity3.3%
Propane / LP gas9.8%
Wood22.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5847.5%
Cohabiting couple32.5%
Male householder, no spouse1411.5%
Female householder, no spouse4738.5%
Households with children under 183024.6%
Households with seniors (65+)1915.6%
Average household size2.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married60.4%2.5%
Married9.5%57.4%
Separated8.1%0.0%
Widowed1.5%12.3%
Divorced20.5%27.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 21.6%
HS graduate 55.7%
Some college, no degree 13.4%
Associate's degree 1.4%
Bachelor's degree 3.2%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.1%
Bachelor's or higher5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2513.9%
High school3217.8%
College / grad school12368.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 32.8%
Construction 26.2%
Agriculture & mining 14.8%
Education & healthcare 9.8%
Other services 8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%
Retail trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.8%
Service21.3%
Sales & office24.6%
Natural resources & construction14.8%
Production & transportation24.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector34.4%
Government42.6%
Self-employed23.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone36.8%
Carpool36.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home26.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 27.8%
Under 18 years 6.5%
18 and over 34.5%
Married-couple families 51.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.1%
Retirement income13.9%
Supplemental Security34.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP38.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.1%
High blood pressure40.2%
High cholesterol36.2%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease10.4%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.4%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.9%
Depression28.5%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health18.7%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.2%
Visited dentist57.6%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss19.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans452.7%
Disability%
Any disability11.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years17.3%
65 and over3.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.9%
Public insurance49.0%
No insurance1.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,70299.3%
Spanish1046.1%
Other Indo-European784.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander110.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,57391.8%
Born in same state1,54089.8%
Born in different state34620.2%
Foreign born331.9%
Naturalized citizen1418.2%
Not a US citizen2618.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian623.6%
Arab171%
AncestryCount%
French140.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access7.1%
Internet access88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26430

What city is ZIP code 26430 in?

ZIP code 26430 is primarily assigned to Sand Fork, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26430 in?

ZIP code 26430 falls within Gilmer County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26430?

28% of residents in ZIP code 26430 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26430?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26430?

The median home value in ZIP code 26430 is $149,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 26430?

ZIP code 26430 has an estimated population of 1,714 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26430 in?

ZIP code 26430 observes the EST timezone.

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