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Hampshire County
Yellow Spring, WV
26865
26865 ZIP Code — Yellow Spring, WV
Hampshire County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26865 is located in
Yellow Spring ,
West Virginia ,
within Hampshire County .
It covers approximately 34.53 square miles and serves a population of
376 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26865
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 26865 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
376
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
34.53 sq mi
Water area
0.34 sq mi
Latitude
39.1834
Longitude
-78.4971
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.3%
52.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
66.7%
32.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 124 33.0% 18 and over 252 67.0% 65 and over 96 25.5% Median age 32.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
33.3%
52.4%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
66.7%
32.6%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
3.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 23.1% $35k–$50k 28.9% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 33.9% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $797 Owner occupied 70.2% Renter occupied 29.8% Vacant 52.2% Single-family detached 84.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.8% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 16.2% 1990–1999 24.1% 1980–1989 22.9% 1970–1979 7.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 7.5% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 21.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 15.8% 2 bedrooms 29.6% 3 bedrooms 54.5% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 23.1% 2 vehicles 24.0% 3 or more 52.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 41.3% Wood 52.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 69 57.0% Cohabiting couple 44 36.4% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 8 6.6% Households with children under 18 54 44.6% Households with seniors (65+) 58 47.9% Average household size 3.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.6% 29.2% Married 47.3% 60.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 6.2% 10.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.0%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.4% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 42 54.5% High school 35 45.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
17.0%
Agriculture & mining
14.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Education & healthcare
5.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.5% Service 23.7% Sales & office 5.2% Natural resources & construction 25.9% Production & transportation 6.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.3% Government 0.0% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 14.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
27.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.4% Retirement income 47.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 44.3% High cholesterol 39.7% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 10.6% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 40.8% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 13.7% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.3% Binge drinking 11.5% No physical activity 34.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.0% Depression 27.4% Fair or poor health 24.9% Poor mental health 17.4% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.8% Visited dentist 53.1% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 22.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 41 16.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.2% 65 and over 42.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.0% Public insurance 49.2% No insurance 27.9% Uninsured under 19 55.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 294 78.2% 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) 376 100.0% Born in same state 376 100.0% Born in different state 90 23.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 126 33.5% Arab 51 13.6%
Ancestry Count % French 26 6.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.2% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26865
What city is ZIP code 26865 in?
ZIP code 26865 is primarily assigned to Yellow Spring, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26865 in?
ZIP code 26865 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26865?
39% of residents in ZIP code 26865 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26865 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 26865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26865 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 26865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 26865 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 26865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 26865 in?
ZIP code 26865 observes the EST timezone.
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