26266 ZIP Code — Upperglade, WV

Webster County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26266 is located in Upperglade, West Virginia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 4.03 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 26266

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376

population

4.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Upperglade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26206 Cowen (2.3 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (5.8 mi) 26288 Webster Springs (8.6 mi) 26205 Craigsville (9.1 mi) 26203 Erbacon (9.2 mi) 26691 Tioga (9.8 mi) 26217 Diana (12 mi) 26298 Bergoo (12.4 mi) 26660 Calvin (13 mi) 26202 Fenwick (14 mi) 26629 Little Birch (14.5 mi) 26610 Birch River (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	376
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	4.03 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.4295
Longitude	-80.5028
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

376

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

Median household income

$14,790

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	7.4%
18 and over	348	92.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.8%

Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

Two or more races 23.6%

Group	Count	%
White	260	52.8%
Hispanic or Latino	116	23.6%
Two or more races	116	23.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

$35k–$50k 90.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	90.3%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 90.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	6.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	90.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	9.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	90.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	100.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6	9.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	56	90.3%
Households with children under 18	6	9.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	6.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	72.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	27.5%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 83.9%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	28	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 80.4%

Transportation & utilities 19.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	80.4%
Sales & office	19.6%
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 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	100.0%
Retirement income	90.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	11.1%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.0%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	29.4%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	44.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	29.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	376	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)	376	100.0%
Born in same state	376	100.0%
Born in different state	370	98.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	171	45.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	18.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26266

What city is ZIP code 26266 in?

ZIP code 26266 is primarily assigned to Upperglade, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26266 in?

ZIP code 26266 falls within Webster County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26266 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 26266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26266?

Health data for ZIP code 26266 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 26266?

ZIP code 26266 has an estimated population of 376 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26266 in?

ZIP code 26266 observes the EST timezone.