Zip code 26203: Erbacon, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26203?

26203 is assigned to Erbacon, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26203 in?

26203 is mostly in Webster County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 26203?

About 312 people live in 26203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26203?

The median household income in 26203 is $26,343.

Q: What zip codes are near 26203?

The closest zip codes to 26203 are 26601, 26629, 26610, 26217, 26266.

Residential delivery areaWebster CountyEastern Time

Population

312

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$26K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

<$10K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

60.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

8 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26203

26203 is a rural zip code in Erbacon, West Virginia (Webster County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 312 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 60.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $26,343 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is under $10,000. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 26203 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 312 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age60.2
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.766th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older24.7%
91st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%256th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate23.7%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%191st of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate76.5%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%446th of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.391
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471392nd of 656 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher12%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%390th of 662 in WV
Residents under 188.3%
2nd
U.S. 22% · WV 20%568th of 663 in WV
Population312
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373536th of 663 in WV
Population density8/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi638th of 663 in WV
Median household income$26,343
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608513th of 540 in WV
Per capita income$17,411
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203581st of 659 in WV
Median home valueunder $10,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600550th of 550 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%624th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%630th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3647th of 663 in WV
Broadband access20%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%655th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%646th of 662 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%650th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%619th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%655th of 661 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%607th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%635th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%625th of 650 in WV
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%640th of 650 in WV

Measure	26203	Webster	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Median age	60.2	47.7	42.7	38.9	99th	66th of 661
Residents 65 and older	24.7%	25.1%	21%	17.2%	91st	256th of 663
Poverty rateWeakness	23.7%	23.3%	16.7%	12.5%	90th	191st of 661
Homeownership rate	76.5%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	70th	446th of 661
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.391	0.490	0.471	0.483	14th	392nd of 656
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12%	12.9%	24.1%	35.7%	5th	390th of 662
Residents under 18	8.3%	20.1%	20%	22%	2nd	568th of 663
Population	312	8,144	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	536th of 663
Population density	8/sq mi	15/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	638th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,343	$43,839	$59,608	$80,734	1st	513th of 540
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,411	$24,990	$34,203	$44,673	1st	581st of 659
Median home value	under $10,000	$76,100	$162,600	$332,700	1st	550th of 550
Work from home	0%	3%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	624th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	9.2%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	630th of 652
Diversity index	0	12.8	19.3	61.4	1st	647th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	20%	80.6%	86.1%	91%	1st	655th of 661
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	1st	646th of 662
Veterans	0%	8.6%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	650th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	619th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	33.9%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	655th of 661
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	607th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	13.6%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	635th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	3.4%	6.8%	10%	1st	625th of 650
Government workers	0%	18.8%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	640th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

48%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

60.2

Under 18

8.3%

65 and over

24.7%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 115
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 76.5%
Married couples: 65.2%
Living alone: 23.5%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

35%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26203

$26,343

Webster Co.

$43,839

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,411

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.391

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26203

under $10,000

Webster Co.

$76,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26203

—

Webster Co.

$709

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

45%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 115
Owner-occupied: 76.5%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 0.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

100%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

4.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

100%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

100%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26203	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

47%

High school

36%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 53.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
Households with broadband: 20%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 11.3%
No internet access: 50.4%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Erbacon
State: West Virginia
County: Webster County
Center point: 38.5485° N, 80.5884° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26203 spans 3 counties

Webster County85% of land
Nicholas County8% of land
Braxton County7% of land

Zip codes near 26203

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26601	Sutton, WV	5.1 mi	4,121	$50,469	$116,600
26629	Little Birch, WV	6.3 mi	257	—	$114,600
26610	Birch River, WV	8.4 mi	723	$37,165	$84,300
26217	Diana, WV	8.8 mi	283	—	$137,500
26266	Upperglade, WV	9.1 mi	217	—	—
26621	Flatwoods, WV	11 mi	744	$43,092	$157,100
26691	Tioga, WV	12 mi	741	$85,420	$159,800
26288	Webster Springs, WV	13 mi	3,148	$34,801	$80,200
26208	Camden On Gauley, WV	14 mi	893	$49,922	$68,800
26617	Dille, WV	14 mi	763	$56,250	—
26627	Heaters, WV	14 mi	357	$63,750	$209,400
26660	Calvin, WV	15 mi	449	—	—

Questions about 26203

What city is zip code 26203?

26203 is assigned to Erbacon, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26203 in?

26203 is mostly in Webster County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 26203?

About 312 people live in 26203, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26203 in?

26203 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26203?

The median household income in 26203 is $26,343.

What zip codes are near 26203?

The closest zip codes to 26203 are 26601, 26629, 26610, 26217, 26266.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26203, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.