26590 ZIP Code — Wana, WV

Monongalia County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26590 is located in Wana, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. It covers approximately 23.97 square miles and serves a population of 508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26590

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 $133,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($93,191) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 26590 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

508

population

23.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26590 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26590

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wana	Acceptable
Wana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26570 Fairview (3.9 mi) 26521 Blacksville (4.7 mi) 15316 Brave (7 mi) 15362 Spraggs (8 mi) 26575 Hundred (9.2 mi) 26587 Rachel (9.7 mi) 15352 New Freeport (10.1 mi) 26588 Rivesville (10.4 mi) 26582 Mannington (10.6 mi) 26571 Farmington (10.7 mi) 26546 Pursglove (11.2 mi) 15341 Holbrook (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	508
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	23.97 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.6663
Longitude	-80.3001
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	17.7%	46.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	13.7%	7.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

508

Population

People per sq mi

64.7

Median age

$93,191

Median household income

$64,447

Per capita income

$133,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	3.0%
18 and over	493	97.0%
65 and over	250	49.2%
Median age	64.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	508	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.7%	46.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	21.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	13.7%	7.1%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 21.1%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$200k+ 20.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	21.1%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$200k+	20.7%
Median income	$93,191

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 40.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	31.0%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	65.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.3%
Electricity	33.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	66.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	31	12.4%
Households with children under 18	15	6.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	63.7%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	8.3%
Married	61.8%	73.0%
Separated	0.0%	7.4%
Widowed	3.0%	0.0%
Divorced	10.2%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 29.5%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	15	34.9%
College / grad school	28	65.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.0%

Construction 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Other services 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.7%
Retirement income	65.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	58.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.3%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	508	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)	508	100.0%
Born in same state	508	100.0%
Born in different state	402	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	128	25.2%
Italian	125	24.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	10.6%
English	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.4%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26590

What city is ZIP code 26590 in?

ZIP code 26590 is primarily assigned to Wana, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26590 in?

ZIP code 26590 falls within Monongalia County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26590 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 26590 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26590 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 26590 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26590 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 26590 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26590?

The median home value in ZIP code 26590 is $133,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26590 in?

ZIP code 26590 observes the EST timezone.