26187 ZIP Code — Williamstown, WV

Wood County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26187 is located in Williamstown, West Virginia, within Wood County. It covers approximately 21.53 square miles and serves a population of 5,894 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26187

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 $187,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,266. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 26187 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,894

population

21.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26187 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26187

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26187. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Williamstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26105 Vienna (4.1 mi) 45750 Marietta (5.2 mi) 26104 Parkersburg (6.7 mi) 45773 Reno (7.9 mi) 26184 Waverly (8.5 mi) 26134 Belmont (8.5 mi) 26106 Parkersburg (8.8 mi) 45714 Belpre (9.1 mi) 45788 Whipple (10.1 mi) 26101 Parkersburg (10.9 mi) 45768 Newport (11.1 mi) 26142 Davisville (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,894
Population density	274 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	21.53 sq mi
Water area	2.99 sq mi
Latitude	39.3703
Longitude	-81.4653
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	34.4%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.7%	3.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,894

Population

274

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$75,266

Median household income

$43,732

Per capita income

$187,600

Median home value

$884

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

2,534

Housing units

36.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

136

126

5–9

140

175

10–14

194

108

15–19

119

142

20–24

158

357

25–34

397

241

35–44

267

485

45–54

539

209

55–59

232

135

60–64

151

414

65–74

460

167

75–84

186

111

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,057	17.9%
18 and over	4,837	82.1%
65 and over	1,461	24.8%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,716	96.3%
Two or more races	147	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	41	0.7%
Black or African American	27	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	8.7%	3.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$75,266

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,600
Median rent / month	$884
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	16.1%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	12.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.7%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	0.9%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,438	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	54	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	416	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	746	28.1%
Households with children under 18	622	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,023	38.5%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	19.2%
Married	61.7%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.4%
Widowed	5.6%	13.3%
Divorced	7.8%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 16.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	4.6%
Kindergarten	45	4.4%
Elementary school	523	51.6%
High school	226	22.3%
College / grad school	173	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Retail trade 15.2%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Construction 12.6%

Public administration 8.8%

Professional & management 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.2%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	63.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	462	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,636	95.6%
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)	5,877	99.7%
Born in same state	5,855	99.3%
Born in different state	3,612	61.3%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.3%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,153	19.6%
Arab	856	14.5%
Italian	821	13.9%
English	93	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	43	0.7%
Polish	30	0.5%
Irish	21	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	95.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26187

What city is ZIP code 26187 in?

ZIP code 26187 is primarily assigned to Williamstown, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26187 in?

ZIP code 26187 falls within Wood County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26187 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26187 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26187 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 26187 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26187 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 26187 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26187?

The median home value in ZIP code 26187 is $187,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 26187 in?

ZIP code 26187 observes the EST timezone.