Zip code 26208: Camden On Gauley, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26208?

26208 is assigned to Camden On Gauley, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26208 in?

26208 is mostly in Webster County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26208?

About 893 people live in 26208, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26208?

The median household income in 26208 is $49,922.

Q: What zip codes are near 26208?

The closest zip codes to 26208 are 26205, 26691, 26660, 26266, 26202.

Residential delivery areaWebster CountyEastern Time

Population

893

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$69K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$760/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

40 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 26208

26208 is a rural zip code in Camden On Gauley, West Virginia (Webster County), covering 40 sq mi of land. About 893 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 50.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,922 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $68,800, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $760 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; construction and repair; and sales.

How 26208 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy31.8%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%108th of 661 in WV
Average commute39.2 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min79th of 485 in WV
Median age50.5
95th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7202nd of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate10.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%127th of 652 in WV
Veterans12.5%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%93rd of 663 in WV
Residents 65 and older26.1%
93rd
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%213th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate86.9%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%259th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%329th of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471183rd of 656 in WV
Uninsured rate8.3%
61st
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%182nd of 662 in WV
Healthcare workers9%
43rd
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%366th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1821.1%
41st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%263rd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$32,805
27th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203208th of 659 in WV
Median earnings per worker$40,625
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162306th of 615 in WV
Rent-burdened renters37.5%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%282nd of 499 in WV
Median household income$49,922
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608348th of 540 in WV
Diversity index16.2
9th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3173rd of 663 in WV
Government workers7.8%
6th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%520th of 650 in WV
Median gross rent$760
5th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872181st of 297 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher12.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%378th of 662 in WV
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi492nd of 663 in WV
Population893
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373318th of 663 in WV
Median home value$68,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600493rd of 550 in WV
Work from home2.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%398th of 650 in WV
Broadband access69.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%558th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%621st of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%609th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%353rd of 650 in WV

Measure	26208	Webster	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Housing vacancy	31.8%	33.9%	15.4%	10.1%	98th	108th of 661
Average commuteWeakness	39.2 min	29.6 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	96th	79th of 485
Median age	50.5	47.7	42.7	38.9	95th	202nd of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.5%	9.2%	5.4%	5.2%	95th	127th of 652
Veterans	12.5%	8.6%	7.4%	6.2%	95th	93rd of 663
Residents 65 and older	26.1%	25.1%	21%	17.2%	93rd	213th of 663
Homeownership rateStrength	86.9%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	92nd	259th of 661
Poverty rate	16.7%	23.3%	16.7%	12.5%	75th	329th of 661
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.490	0.471	0.483	64th	183rd of 656
Uninsured rate	8.3%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	61st	182nd of 662
Healthcare workers	9%	13.6%	12.5%	9.7%	43rd	366th of 650
Residents under 18	21.1%	20.1%	20%	22%	41st	263rd of 663
Per capita income	$32,805	$24,990	$34,203	$44,673	27th	208th of 659
Median earnings per worker	$40,625	$34,589	$43,162	$49,666	23rd	306th of 615
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.5%	66.9%	48.9%	51.1%	12th	282nd of 499
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,922	$43,839	$59,608	$80,734	9th	348th of 540
Diversity index	16.2	12.8	19.3	61.4	9th	173rd of 663
Government workers	7.8%	18.8%	20.3%	14.5%	6th	520th of 650
Median gross rent	$760	$709	$872	$1,413	5th	181st of 297
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.5%	12.9%	24.1%	35.7%	5th	378th of 662
Population density	22/sq mi	15/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	492nd of 663
Population	893	8,144	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	318th of 663
Median home value	$68,800	$76,100	$162,600	$332,700	1st	493rd of 550
Work from home	2.1%	3%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	398th of 650
Broadband accessWeakness	69.9%	80.6%	86.1%	91%	1st	558th of 661
Foreign-born residents	0%	0%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	621st of 663
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	609th of 650
Self-employed workers	3.6%	3.4%	6.8%	10%	1st	353rd 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

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

21%

45–54

14%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

50.5

Under 18

21.1%

65 and over

26.1%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0.3%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

16.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 289
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 68.5%
Married couples: 58.1%
Living alone: 30.1%
Veterans (of adults): 12.5%
Male / female: 61% / 39%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26208

$49,922

Webster Co.

$43,839

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,805

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26208

$68,800

Webster Co.

$76,100

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26208

$760

Webster Co.

$709

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 424
Owner-occupied: 86.9%
Vacant: 31.8%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 37.5%
Home value to income: 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

30–44

41%

45–59

12%

60+

16%

Average commute

39.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

38%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Food service

Production

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Management

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

38%

Admin, support and management

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$40,625

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

0.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26208	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,227	$74,888
Service	$34,837	$26,804
Sales and office	$11,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,712	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

53%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Households with broadband: 69.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50.2%
No internet access: 27.7%
Without health insurance: 8.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Camden On Gauley
State: West Virginia
County: Webster County
Center point: 38.3499° N, 80.5838° W
Land area: 40 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26208 spans 2 counties

Webster County65% of land
Nicholas County35% of land

Zip codes near 26208

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26205	Craigsville, WV	3.9 mi	2,957	$37,378	$81,000
26691	Tioga, WV	5.6 mi	741	$85,420	$159,800
26660	Calvin, WV	6.6 mi	449	—	—
26266	Upperglade, WV	7.7 mi	217	—	—
26202	Fenwick, WV	8.4 mi	457	$75,801	$103,800
26206	Cowen, WV	9.5 mi	2,807	$44,042	$78,400
26610	Birch River, WV	11 mi	723	$37,165	$84,300
26681	Nettie, WV	11 mi	871	$50,786	$70,700
26261	Richwood, WV	12 mi	2,760	$33,750	$74,700
26662	Canvas, WV	12 mi	743	—	$167,300
26676	Leivasy, WV	14 mi	126	$21,100	$111,000
26203	Erbacon, WV	14 mi	312	$26,343	under $10,000

Questions about 26208

What city is zip code 26208?

26208 is assigned to Camden On Gauley, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26208 in?

26208 is mostly in Webster County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26208?

About 893 people live in 26208, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26208 in?

26208 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26208?

The median household income in 26208 is $49,922.

What zip codes are near 26208?

The closest zip codes to 26208 are 26205, 26691, 26660, 26266, 26202.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26208, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.