26451 ZIP Code — West Milford, WV

Harrison County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26451 is located in West Milford, West Virginia, within Harrison County. It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of 501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26451

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 $122,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,297. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

501

population

0.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Milford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26385 Lost Creek (3.1 mi) 26306 Clarksburg (5.2 mi) 26408 Mount Clare (5.3 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (6.7 mi) 26378 Jane Lew (7.3 mi) 26330 Bridgeport (8.9 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (9.3 mi) 26386 Lumberport (12.6 mi) 26452 Weston (12.7 mi) 26431 Shinnston (13.8 mi) 26347 Flemington (14.2 mi) 26426 Salem (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	501
Population density	928 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	0.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2030
Longitude	-80.3681
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	40.3%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

501

Population

928

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$59,297

Median household income

$28,871

Per capita income

$122,300

Median home value

$670

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

239

Housing units

24.8%

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

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	25.3%
18 and over	374	74.7%
65 and over	39	7.8%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	487	95.3%
Two or more races	14	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.3%	47.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	29.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	19.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.8%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 32.1%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	32.1%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$59,297

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 26.6%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,300
Median rent / month	$670
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	27.2%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.5%
Electricity	30.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	10	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	77	41.2%
Households with children under 18	55	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	17.1%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	38.8%
Married	55.6%	36.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	4.0%
Divorced	5.0%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 24.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.8%
Kindergarten	17	11.9%
Elementary school	78	54.5%
High school	10	7.0%
College / grad school	34	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.6%

Retail trade 9.4%

Public administration 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 8.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.3%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	17.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	19.8%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	486	97.0%
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)	501	100.0%
Born in same state	500	99.8%
Born in different state	426	85.0%
Foreign born	1	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	66	13.2%
Italian	65	13%
English	26	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.6%
Polish	7	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26451

What city is ZIP code 26451 in?

ZIP code 26451 is primarily assigned to West Milford, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26451 in?

ZIP code 26451 falls within Harrison County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26451 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 26451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26451?

The median home value in ZIP code 26451 is $122,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 26451?

ZIP code 26451 has an estimated population of 501 residents, with a density of 933 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26451?

The median household income in ZIP code 26451 is $59,297, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26451 in?

ZIP code 26451 observes the EST timezone.