26060 ZIP Code — Valley Grove, WV

Ohio County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26060 is located in Valley Grove, West Virginia, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 24.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26060

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 $164,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($73,603) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26060 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,991

population

24.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26059 Triadelphia (2.4 mi) 15376 West Alexander (4.1 mi) 26003 Wheeling (5.2 mi) 26032 Bethany (6.2 mi) 15323 Claysville (7.7 mi) 43963 Tiltonsville (8.7 mi) 43971 Yorkville (9.4 mi) 26070 Wellsburg (9.5 mi) 26036 Dallas (9.6 mi) 26031 Benwood (10.5 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (10.7 mi) 15377 West Finley (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,991
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	24.31 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.1019
Longitude	-80.5571
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	50.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	18.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.4%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,991

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$73,603

Median household income

$33,970

Per capita income

$164,200

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

709

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

128

35–44

242

45–54

175

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	584	29.3%
18 and over	1,407	70.7%
65 and over	274	13.8%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Asian 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,968	98.4%
Asian	14	0.7%
Two or more races	9	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	50.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	26.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	18.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.4%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$73,603

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 15.8%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,200
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.0%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	23.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	133	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	60	9.9%
Households with children under 18	292	47.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	30.7%
Average household size	3.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	31.3%
Married	54.4%	58.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	5.9%
Divorced	8.9%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	1.5%
Kindergarten	24	4.1%
Elementary school	252	42.6%
High school	180	30.4%
College / grad school	127	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.6%

Retail trade 11.6%

Other services 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Professional & management 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Construction 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.6%
Service	31.9%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.1%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	21.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,870	93.9%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,985	99.7%
Born in same state	1,985	99.7%
Born in different state	1,319	66.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	462	23.2%
Italian	274	13.8%
Arab	74	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	1.2%
English	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.6%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26060

What city is ZIP code 26060 in?

ZIP code 26060 is primarily assigned to Valley Grove, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26060 in?

ZIP code 26060 falls within Ohio County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26060 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 26060 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26060 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 26060 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26060?

The median home value in ZIP code 26060 is $164,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 26060?

ZIP code 26060 has an estimated population of 1,991 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26060 in?

ZIP code 26060 observes the EST timezone.