26238 ZIP Code — Volga, WV

Barbour County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26238 is located in Volga, West Virginia, within Barbour County. It covers approximately 20.87 square miles and serves a population of 1,054 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26238

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 $113,300.

Median household income is $42,720. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26238 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,054

population

20.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26238 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26238

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26238. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Volga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26201 Buckhannon (6.7 mi) 26416 Philippi (8.1 mi) 26250 Belington (9.6 mi) 26408 Mount Clare (11.2 mi) 26257 Coalton (13.4 mi) 26347 Flemington (13.5 mi) 26210 Adrian (14.2 mi) 26385 Lost Creek (14.6 mi) 26330 Bridgeport (15 mi) 26372 Horner (15.1 mi) 26405 Moatsville (15.5 mi) 26451 West Milford (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,054
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	20.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.0795
Longitude	-80.1267
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	78.2%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,054

Population

People per sq mi

56.5

Median age

$42,720

Median household income

$22,722

Per capita income

$113,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

682

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

109

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	128	12.1%
18 and over	926	87.9%
65 and over	295	28.0%
Median age	56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

Two or more races 17.8%

Hispanic or Latino 10%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	841	71.8%
Two or more races	208	17.8%
Hispanic or Latino	117	10%
Other race	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.2%	62.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	22.1%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 20.7%

$35k–$50k 36.6%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	20.7%
$35k–$50k	36.6%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$42,720

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	30.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.4%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	338	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	42	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	66	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	89	16.6%
Households with children under 18	90	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	49.2%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	12.9%
Married	64.0%	62.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.8%	11.2%
Divorced	3.8%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 59.3%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	57	57.6%
High school	42	42.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Public administration 15.8%

Retail trade 15.3%

Other services 12.6%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Information 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.7%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	39.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 65.6%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.2%
Retirement income	54.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	21.1%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.7%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,010	95.8%
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)	1,054	100.0%
Born in same state	1,049	99.5%
Born in different state	846	80.3%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	200	19%
French	113	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	2%
Polish	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26238

What city is ZIP code 26238 in?

ZIP code 26238 is primarily assigned to Volga, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26238 in?

ZIP code 26238 falls within Barbour County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26238 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 26238 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26238 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 26238 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26238?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26238?

20% of residents in ZIP code 26238 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26238 in?

ZIP code 26238 observes the EST timezone.