26443 ZIP Code — Troy, WV

Gilmer County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26443 is located in Troy, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. It covers approximately 20.89 square miles and serves a population of 364 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $86,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 59 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

364

population

20.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Troy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26321 Alum Bridge (3 mi) 26411 New Milton (7 mi) 26325 Auburn (7.4 mi) 26338 Camden (7.9 mi) 26384 Linn (8.4 mi) 26456 West Union (9.9 mi) 26421 Pullman (11.4 mi) 26351 Glenville (12.3 mi) 26430 Sand Fork (13.9 mi) 26452 Weston (14.5 mi) 26137 Big Springs (14.7 mi) 26362 Harrisville (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	364
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	20.89 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.0824
Longitude	-80.7602
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	20.8%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

364

Population

People per sq mi

27.6

Median age

$86,250

Median household income

$32,876

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	25.5%
18 and over	271	74.5%
65 and over	60	16.5%
Median age	27.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	364	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.8%	59.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	42.4%	31.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	36.8%	9.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	37.4%
$100k–$150k	27.8%
Median income	$86,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 55.7%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 25.2%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	48.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.4%
2 vehicles	21.7%
3 or more	67.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.0%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	32	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	40	34.8%
Households with children under 18	33	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	39.1%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.0%	38.4%
Married	25.4%	46.5%
Separated	7.4%	0.0%
Widowed	16.9%	8.1%
Divorced	41.3%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	17.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	17	14.8%
College / grad school	78	67.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 48.4%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Agriculture & mining 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 8.1%

Other services 8.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.0%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	59.1

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	18.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.2%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	25.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	288	79.1%
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)	364	100.0%
Born in same state	364	100.0%
Born in different state	316	86.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	12.4%
Arab	32	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	14	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26443

What city is ZIP code 26443 in?

ZIP code 26443 is primarily assigned to Troy, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26443 in?

ZIP code 26443 falls within Gilmer County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26443 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 26443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 26443 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 26443?

ZIP code 26443 has an estimated population of 364 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26443?

The median household income in ZIP code 26443 is $86,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26443 in?

ZIP code 26443 observes the EST timezone.