26436 ZIP Code — Smithburg, WV

Doddridge County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26436 is located in Smithburg, West Virginia, within Doddridge County. It covers approximately 2.65 square miles and serves a population of 101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

101

population

2.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	101
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	2.65 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2968
Longitude	-80.7190
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	82.6%	52.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	20.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

101

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$32,670

Median household income

$16,758

Per capita income

$83,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	33.7%
18 and over	67	66.3%
65 and over	22	21.8%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Two or more races 6.5%

Group	Count	%
White	94	87%
Hispanic or Latino	7	6.5%
Two or more races	7	6.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.6%	52.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	20.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	18.9%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.1%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 25.5%

$25k–$35k 61.8%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	25.5%
$25k–$35k	61.8%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
Median income	$32,670

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 78.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

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	25.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	61.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	52.7%
3 bedrooms	25.5%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	12	21.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	40.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	38.2%
Households with children under 18	14	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	40.0%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	37.7%
Married	35.3%	22.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	64.7%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	39.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 61.2%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

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	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
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 47.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.8%
Retirement income	52.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	17.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	45.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	101	100.0%
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)	101	100.0%
Born in same state	101	100.0%
Born in different state	101	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	11.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.5%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26436

What city is ZIP code 26436 in?

ZIP code 26436 is primarily assigned to Smithburg, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26436 in?

ZIP code 26436 falls within Doddridge County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26436?

48% of residents in ZIP code 26436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26436 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 26436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26436 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 26436 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 26436 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 26436 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26436 in?

ZIP code 26436 observes the EST timezone.