26448 ZIP Code — Wallace, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26448 is located in Wallace, West Virginia, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 38.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,296 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26448

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 $86,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,929) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26448 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,296

population

38.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26348 Folsom (5.1 mi) 26386 Lumberport (5.1 mi) 26568 Enterprise (7.7 mi) 26437 Smithfield (8.2 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (8.6 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (9.3 mi) 26426 Salem (9.9 mi) 26582 Mannington (10.1 mi) 26591 Worthington (10.6 mi) 26377 Jacksonburg (11 mi) 26431 Shinnston (11 mi) 26306 Clarksburg (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,296
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	38.25 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.4001
Longitude	-80.4754
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	45.3%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,296

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$43,929

Median household income

$29,408

Per capita income

$86,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

438

Housing units

4.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

119

35–44

125

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	374	28.9%
18 and over	922	71.1%
65 and over	267	20.6%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,205	88.5%
Two or more races	82	6%
Hispanic or Latino	65	4.8%
Other race	5	0.4%
Black or African American	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$43,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.1%

$50k–$100k 34.5%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	37.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	49.8%
3 bedrooms	22.8%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	212	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	102	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	78	19.9%
Households with children under 18	136	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	202	51.5%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	18.7%
Married	51.0%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	12.7%	11.7%
Divorced	9.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 19.8%

HS graduate 56.7%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 0.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	228	77.8%
High school	65	22.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Transportation & utilities 19.2%

Retail trade 17.6%

Professional & management 7.6%

Construction 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.3

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 21.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	22.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.8%
Public insurance	61.1%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,264	97.5%
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)	1,282	98.9%
Born in same state	1,282	98.9%
Born in different state	1,091	84.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	229	17.7%
Italian	157	12.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	4.3%
Arab	14	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	61.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26448

What city is ZIP code 26448 in?

ZIP code 26448 is primarily assigned to Wallace, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26448 in?

ZIP code 26448 falls within Harrison County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26448 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 26448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26448?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26448 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26448 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26448?

The median home value in ZIP code 26448 is $86,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26448 in?

ZIP code 26448 observes the EST timezone.