26866 ZIP Code — Upper Tract, WV

Pendleton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26866 is located in Upper Tract, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. It covers approximately 96.28 square miles and serves a population of 896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26866

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 home value is $203,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,969. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26866 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

896

population

96.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26866 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26866

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26866. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Upper Tract	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26884 Seneca Rocks (8.6 mi) 26855 Cabins (9.3 mi) 26802 Brandywine (12.4 mi) 26263 Dryfork (12.7 mi) 26847 Petersburg (13.1 mi) 26814 Riverton (14.2 mi) 22820 Criders (14.2 mi) 22811 Bergton (14.7 mi) 26807 Franklin (15.9 mi) 26270 Harman (16.6 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (17.5 mi) 26833 Maysville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	896
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	96.28 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	38.8100
Longitude	-79.2547
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	49.3%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

896

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$77,969

Median household income

$25,787

Per capita income

$203,000

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

497

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	274	30.6%
18 and over	622	69.4%
65 and over	171	19.1%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	875	97.7%
Black or African American	11	1.2%
Asian	10	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	16.0%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 1.9%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	1.9%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	29.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$77,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 45.6%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$203,000
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	44.2%
Single-family detached	94.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	25.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.8%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	6.1%
Wood	45.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	199	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	56	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	36	11.7%
Households with children under 18	74	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	39.8%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	18.3%
Married	64.2%	59.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.8%	8.8%
Divorced	0.0%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	253	89.1%
High school	31	10.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.4%

Manufacturing 29.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 3.6%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	39.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	40.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	896	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)	896	100.0%
Born in same state	890	99.3%
Born in different state	475	53.0%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	11.9%
Italian	51	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	77.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26866

What city is ZIP code 26866 in?

ZIP code 26866 is primarily assigned to Upper Tract, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26866 in?

ZIP code 26866 falls within Pendleton County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26866 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 26866 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 26866 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26866 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26866?

15% of residents in ZIP code 26866 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26866?

Health data for ZIP code 26866 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26866 in?

ZIP code 26866 observes the EST timezone.