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Wetzel County
Smithfield, WV
26437
26437 ZIP Code — Smithfield, WV
Wetzel County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26437 is located in
Smithfield ,
West Virginia ,
within Wetzel County .
It covers approximately 29.15 square miles and serves a population of
654 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26437
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 56 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 26437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
654
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
103
Geography
Land area
29.15 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.5005
Longitude
-80.5585
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.8%
54.9%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
12.2%
31.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
42.0%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.0%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 184 28.1% 18 and over 470 71.9% 65 and over 52 8.0% Median age 28.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 652 99.7% Two or more races 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.8%
54.9%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
12.2%
31.9%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
42.0%
12.3%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.0%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 9.3% $15k–$25k 6.8% $25k–$35k 2.9% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 9.3% $75k–$100k 10.2% $100k–$150k 4.4% $200k+ 33.2% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $90,700 Median rent / month $459 Owner occupied 82.0% Renter occupied 18.0% Vacant 17.3% Single-family detached 65.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.6% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 27.4% 1980–1989 27.0% 1970–1979 7.3% 1960–1969 0.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 22.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 8.9% 2 bedrooms 30.6% 3 bedrooms 13.7% 4 bedrooms 13.3% 5+ bedrooms 28.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.8% 1 vehicle 23.9% 2 vehicles 15.1% 3 or more 54.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.0% Electricity 12.2% Propane / LP gas 4.4% Wood 5.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 101 49.3% Cohabiting couple 50 24.4% Male householder, no spouse 43 21.0% Female householder, no spouse 11 5.4% Households with children under 18 78 38.0% Households with seniors (65+) 42 20.5% Average household size 3.19
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 52.4% 27.3% Married 26.2% 48.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.8% 0.0% Divorced 15.6% 23.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
6.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.6% Bachelor's or higher 1.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 12.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 87 70.2% High school 22 17.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
47.0%
Professional & management
16.5%
Agriculture & mining
13.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 3.8% Service 19.5% Sales & office 30.1% Natural resources & construction 30.5% Production & transportation 16.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.9% Government 30.1% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.7% Carpool 15.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 55.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
78.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 21.5% Retirement income 14.6% Supplemental Security 15.6% Cash public assistance 5.4% Food stamps / SNAP 35.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.0% High blood pressure 41.6% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 35.9% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 12.8% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.9% Binge drinking 12.5% No physical activity 32.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.2% Depression 27.9% Fair or poor health 24.0% Poor mental health 18.9% Poor physical health 16.2% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.7% Visited dentist 50.6% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 24.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 17 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 16.3% 65 and over 76.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 78.9% Public insurance 31.2% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 591 90.4% 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) 654 100.0% Born in same state 654 100.0% Born in different state 642 98.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 74 11.3% French 13 2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 9 1.4% English 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.3% Internet access 90.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26437
What city is ZIP code 26437 in?
ZIP code 26437 is primarily assigned to Smithfield, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26437 in?
ZIP code 26437 falls within Wetzel County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26437?
25% of residents in ZIP code 26437 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 26437 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26437 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26437?
The median home value in ZIP code 26437 is $90,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 26437?
ZIP code 26437 has an estimated population of 654 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26437 in?
ZIP code 26437 observes the EST timezone.
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