26294 ZIP Code — Valley Head, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26294 is located in Valley Head, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 64.26 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681.

About ZIP code 26294

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 $112,300.

Median household income is $42,125. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26294 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

415

population

64.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26294 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26294

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26294. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley Head	Acceptable
Valley Head	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26273 Huttonsville (9 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (10.4 mi) 26230 Pickens (13.9 mi) 26280 Mill Creek (14.3 mi) 24934 Dunmore (14.5 mi) 24944 Green Bank (15 mi) 26298 Bergoo (15.1 mi) 26264 Durbin (15.5 mi) 24920 Bartow (15.7 mi) 26224 Helvetia (17.8 mi) 26288 Webster Springs (19 mi) 26217 Diana (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	415
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	64.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5143
Longitude	-80.0061
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

415

Population

People per sq mi

59.8

Median age

$42,125

Median household income

$27,700

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

369

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	79	19.0%
18 and over	336	81.0%
65 and over	142	34.2%
Median age	59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	415	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 24.8%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	24.8%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
Median income	$42,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	19.0%
1939 or earlier	17.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	50.8%
Wood	29.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	37.4%
Female householder, no spouse	28	11.8%
Households with children under 18	37	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	49.6%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.5%	1.5%
Married	54.3%	79.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.7%
Divorced	38.2%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	58.7%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	19	41.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Construction 20.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Other services 15.3%

Finance & real estate 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Public administration 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	34.4%
Natural resources & construction	37.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	41.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	16.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.0%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	415	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)	415	100.0%
Born in same state	415	100.0%
Born in different state	337	81.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	10.4%
Italian	41	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	7.2%
Dutch	13	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.3%
Internet access	59.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26294

What city is ZIP code 26294 in?

ZIP code 26294 is primarily assigned to Valley Head, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26294 in?

ZIP code 26294 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26294 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 26294 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26294?

25% of residents in ZIP code 26294 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26294 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 26294 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26294?

The median home value in ZIP code 26294 is $112,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 26294 in?

ZIP code 26294 observes the EST timezone.