26288 ZIP Code — Webster Springs, WV

Webster County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26288 is located in Webster Springs, West Virginia, within Webster County. It covers approximately 235.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 681/304.

About ZIP code 26288

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 26288 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,024

population

235.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26288 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26288

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26288. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Webster Springs	Acceptable
Webster Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26298 Bergoo (4 mi) 26217 Diana (6.2 mi) 26206 Cowen (6.3 mi) 26266 Upperglade (8.6 mi) 26203 Erbacon (13.2 mi) 26222 Hacker Valley (13.3 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (14.2 mi) 26230 Pickens (15.6 mi) 26291 Slatyfork (16.7 mi) 26205 Craigsville (17.1 mi) 26691 Tioga (18.4 mi) 26294 Valley Head (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,024
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	235.00 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	38.4728
Longitude	-80.3536
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	681/304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,024

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$24,685

Per capita income

$84,200

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

1,563

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

124

193

35–44

201

196

45–54

203

132

55–59

138

60–64

224

65–74

233

138

75–84

143

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	516	17.1%
18 and over	2,508	82.9%
65 and over	816	27.0%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,905	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	119	3.8%
Two or more races	119	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	66.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	23.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	8.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 14.8%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	14.8%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 45.4%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,200
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	34.5%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.6%
1 vehicle	28.7%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	19.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	503	41.1%
Cohabiting couple	102	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	277	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	342	27.9%
Households with children under 18	250	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	594	48.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	22.9%
Married	42.5%	44.9%
Separated	3.6%	1.4%
Widowed	6.6%	17.1%
Divorced	21.4%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	308	53.9%
High school	165	28.9%
College / grad school	95	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Retail trade 12.2%

Public administration 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Construction 9.1%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 2.7%

Information 2.4%

Professional & management 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	24.8%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 30.8%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	15.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	63.6%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,928	96.8%
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)	3,024	100.0%
Born in same state	3,000	99.2%
Born in different state	2,561	84.7%
Foreign born	24	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	402	13.3%
French	338	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	276	9.1%
English	66	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26288

What city is ZIP code 26288 in?

ZIP code 26288 is primarily assigned to Webster Springs, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26288 in?

ZIP code 26288 falls within Webster County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26288 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 26288 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26288 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 26288 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26288?

23% of residents in ZIP code 26288 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26288?

The median home value in ZIP code 26288 is $84,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 26288 in?

ZIP code 26288 observes the EST timezone.