26761 ZIP Code — Shanks, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26761 is located in Shanks, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 11.02 square miles and serves a population of 652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26761

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 $75,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $25,112. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 90% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 26761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

652

population

11.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shanks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26757 Romney (3.6 mi) 26755 Rio (5 mi) 26704 Augusta (6 mi) 26711 Capon Bridge (9.7 mi) 26852 Purgitsville (10.3 mi) 26808 High View (10.5 mi) 26865 Yellow Spring (12.2 mi) 26710 Burlington (13.6 mi) 25444 Slanesville (13.8 mi) 25437 Points (14.4 mi) 26763 Springfield (14.5 mi) 26801 Baker (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	652
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	11.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.2684
Longitude	-78.6959
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	71.8%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

652

Population

People per sq mi

61.9

Median age

$25,112

Median household income

$20,549

Per capita income

$75,600

Median home value

$840

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

20.5%

Unemployment

340

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

200

65–74

100

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	4.4%
18 and over	623	95.6%
65 and over	311	47.7%
Median age	61.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	647	99.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 38.2%

$25k–$35k 24.0%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	38.2%
$25k–$35k	24.0%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
Median income	$25,112

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 77.2%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,600
Median rent / month	$840
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	32.0%
1970–1979	35.6%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.3%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	57.2%
3 or more	8.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	21.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.3%
Fuel oil	34.8%
Wood	23.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	27.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	190	58.5%
Female householder, no spouse	46	14.2%
Households with children under 18	25	7.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	82.5%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	37.2%
Married	21.5%	41.7%
Separated	0.0%	11.0%
Widowed	27.9%	10.1%
Divorced	27.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 23.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	43	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.0%

Manufacturing 21.6%

Retail trade 12.4%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	19.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 55.2%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	89.5%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	35.3%
65 and over	16.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.4%
Public insurance	70.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	636	97.5%
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)	652	100.0%
Born in same state	652	100.0%
Born in different state	120	18.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	17.5%
Polish	28	4.3%
French	28	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	3.7%
Arab	23	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	54.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26761

What city is ZIP code 26761 in?

ZIP code 26761 is primarily assigned to Shanks, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26761 in?

ZIP code 26761 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26761 have a large retiree population?

90% of households in ZIP code 26761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26761 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 26761 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26761?

27% of residents in ZIP code 26761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26761 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 26761 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26761 in?

ZIP code 26761 observes the EST timezone.