26293 ZIP Code — Valley Bend, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26293 is located in Valley Bend, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 5.75 square miles and serves a population of 614 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26293

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 $190,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $128,355. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 47% 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. An above-average commute of 58 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26293 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

614

population

5.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26293 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26293

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26293. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26253 Beverly (4.6 mi) 26278 Mabie (5.6 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (6.9 mi) 26257 Coalton (8.9 mi) 26241 Elkins (11 mi) 26273 Huttonsville (11.1 mi) 26237 Tallmansville (13 mi) 26264 Durbin (13.4 mi) 26224 Helvetia (15.1 mi) 26250 Belington (16.8 mi) 26230 Pickens (17.1 mi) 26254 Bowden (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	614
Population density	107 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	5.75 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.7976
Longitude	-79.9241
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	27.5%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	55.4%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

614

Population

107

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$128,355

Median household income

$53,263

Per capita income

$190,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	16.9%
18 and over	510	83.1%
65 and over	39	6.4%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	614	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.5%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	17.1%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	55.4%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 33.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	33.9%
Median income	$128,355

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.4%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 26.7%

$200k–$300k 45.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	24.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	36.5%
1939 or earlier	20.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	33.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	71.2%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.4%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	61	26.2%
Households with children under 18	95	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	12.9%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.5%	23.1%
Married	62.5%	46.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	9.0%	30.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 60.4%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	8.7%
Elementary school	42	60.9%
High school	21	30.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.7%

Retail trade 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Information 5.5%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	10.0%
Natural resources & construction	30.9%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.7%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	58.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	41.2%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.9%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.9%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	570	92.8%
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)	614	100.0%
Born in same state	614	100.0%
Born in different state	508	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	228	37.1%
Italian	73	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26293

What city is ZIP code 26293 in?

ZIP code 26293 is primarily assigned to Valley Bend, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26293 in?

ZIP code 26293 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26293 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 26293 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26293?

The median household income in ZIP code 26293 is $128,355, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26293?

The median home value in ZIP code 26293 is $190,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 26293?

ZIP code 26293 has an estimated population of 614 residents, with a density of 107 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26293 in?

ZIP code 26293 observes the EST timezone.