26435 ZIP Code — Simpson, WV
Taylor County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26435 is located in Simpson, West Virginia, within Taylor County. It covers approximately 0.10 square miles and serves a population of 89 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.
89
population
0.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26435 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26435
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Simpson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 89 |
| Population density | 890 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2693 |
| Longitude | -80.0906 |
| 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 | 76.9% | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.1% | 30.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
89
Population
890
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$8,800
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
22
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
5
8
5–9
3
8
10–14
3
11
25–34
4
8
35–44
3
5
45–54
2
11
60–64
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41 | 46.1% |
| 18 and over | 48 | 53.9% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 31.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 76.9% | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 23.1% | 30.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
$10k–$15k
68.2%
$50k–$75k
31.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 68.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
68.2%
$150k–$200k
31.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 68.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 68.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7 | 31.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 15 | 68.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 4.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 57.7% | 0.0% |
| Married | 42.3% | 31.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 68.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
31.3%
Some HS, no diploma
31.3%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 37.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 19 | 46.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 22 | 53.7% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
61.1%
Education & healthcare
38.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 100.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 38.9% |
| Carpool | 61.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
31.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 68.2% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 31.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| High blood pressure | 44.3% |
| High cholesterol | 41.3% |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 39.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.8% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.6% |
| Binge drinking | 11.0% |
| No physical activity | 32.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.1% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 21.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 31.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 20.2% |
| Public insurance | 62.9% |
| No insurance | 16.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 70 | 78.7% |
| 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) | 89 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 89 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 74 | 83.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15 | 16.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 24.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26435
What city is ZIP code 26435 in?
ZIP code 26435 is primarily assigned to Simpson, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26435 in?
ZIP code 26435 falls within Taylor County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 26435 family-oriented?
46% of residents in ZIP code 26435 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 26435 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 26435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26435?
17% of residents in ZIP code 26435 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 26435?
ZIP code 26435 has an estimated population of 89 residents, with a density of 918 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26435 in?
ZIP code 26435 observes the EST timezone.