26763 ZIP Code — Springfield, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26763 is located in Springfield, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 48.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,445 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26763

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26763 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,445

population

48.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26763 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26722 Green Spring (3.5 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (4.1 mi) 25437 Points (7 mi) 26753 Ridgeley (9 mi) 26767 Wiley Ford (10.1 mi) 21555 Oldtown (10.6 mi) 21502 Cumberland (11.2 mi) 25444 Slanesville (11.4 mi) 26757 Romney (11.7 mi) 26704 Augusta (12.3 mi) 21557 Rawlings (12.4 mi) 25434 Paw Paw (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,445
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	48.83 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	39.4779
Longitude	-78.6927
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	46.0%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,445

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$20,701

Per capita income

$204,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

1,139

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

118

10–14

123

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	474	32.8%
18 and over	971	67.2%
65 and over	204	14.1%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Two or more races 9.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,292	80.9%
Hispanic or Latino	153	9.6%
Two or more races	153	9.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 17.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 35.1%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	35.1%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 45.0%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	57.9%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.8%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	12.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	17.1%
2 bedrooms	41.2%
3 bedrooms	34.6%
4 bedrooms	0.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	39.2%
Fuel oil	21.0%
Wood	28.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	16	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	160	31.4%
Female householder, no spouse	149	29.2%
Households with children under 18	218	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	30.6%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	20.8%
Married	51.5%	34.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.5%
Divorced	11.6%	34.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	12.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.2%
Elementary school	293	68.3%
High school	70	16.3%
College / grad school	6	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 36.2%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Retail trade 10.4%

Public administration 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	2.5%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	37.1%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.5%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	19.0%
Unpaid family workers	5.8%

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)	30.2

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.5%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,343	92.9%
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)	1,445	100.0%
Born in same state	1,445	100.0%
Born in different state	616	42.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	692	47.9%
Arab	93	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	52	3.6%
English	34	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26763

What city is ZIP code 26763 in?

ZIP code 26763 is primarily assigned to Springfield, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26763 in?

ZIP code 26763 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26763 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 26763 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 26763 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26763 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26763 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26763?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 26763 in?

ZIP code 26763 observes the EST timezone.