26447 ZIP Code — Walkersville, WV

Lewis County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26447 is located in Walkersville, West Virginia, within Lewis County. It covers approximately 73.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,174 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26447

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

The gap between median ($46,042) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,174

population

73.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Walkersville	Acceptable
Walkersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26412 Orlando (3.5 mi) 26376 Ireland (7.5 mi) 26335 Burnsville (8.2 mi) 26631 Napier (8.5 mi) 26215 Cleveland (8.8 mi) 26372 Horner (9.4 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (10.3 mi) 26228 Kanawha Head (10.6 mi) 26627 Heaters (11.3 mi) 26210 Adrian (11.5 mi) 26452 Weston (11.7 mi) 26384 Linn (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,174
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	73.32 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.8785
Longitude	-80.5016
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	63.9%	55.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	26.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,174

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$46,042

Median household income

$37,213

Per capita income

$154,000

Median home value

$686

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

450

Housing units

15.4%

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

108

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	274	23.3%
18 and over	900	76.7%
65 and over	248	21.1%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62%

Two or more races 19.6%

Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

Group	Count	%
White	892	62%
Two or more races	282	19.6%
Hispanic or Latino	264	18.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	55.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	26.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	15.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 26.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$46,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,000
Median rent / month	$686
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	55.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.8%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.9%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.9%
Electricity	37.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.1%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	96	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	154	31.4%
Households with children under 18	101	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	41.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	10.7%
Married	58.7%	61.0%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	21.9%
Divorced	17.3%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	166	73.1%
High school	47	20.7%
College / grad school	14	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.6%

Public administration 15.9%

Retail trade 14.5%

Construction 11.8%

Professional & management 10.4%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	2.4%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.3%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.6

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	51.7%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	20.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,131	96.3%
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)	1,174	100.0%
Born in same state	1,174	100.0%
Born in different state	948	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	151	12.9%
French	133	11.3%
Italian	77	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.8%
Norwegian	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	60.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26447

What city is ZIP code 26447 in?

ZIP code 26447 is primarily assigned to Walkersville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26447 in?

ZIP code 26447 falls within Lewis County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26447?

26% of residents in ZIP code 26447 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26447?

The median home value in ZIP code 26447 is $154,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26447?

The median household income in ZIP code 26447 is $46,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 26447?

ZIP code 26447 has an estimated population of 1,174 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26447 in?

ZIP code 26447 observes the EST timezone.