Zip code 26342: Coxs Mills, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26342?

26342 is assigned to Coxs Mills, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26342 in?

26342 is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26342?

About 483 people live in 26342, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26342?

The median household income in 26342 is $31,192.

Q: What zip codes are near 26342?

The closest zip codes to 26342 are 26325, 26443, 26351, 26327, 26384.

Residential delivery areaGilmer CountyEastern Time

Population

483

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

52 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 26342

26342 is a rural zip code in Coxs Mills, West Virginia (Gilmer County), covering 52 sq mi of land. About 483 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 40.3 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 $31,192 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; computer and math (tech); and construction and repair.

How 26342 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 483 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy36.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%83rd of 661 in WV
Residents under 1835.2%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%44th of 663 in WV
Tech workers18.5%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%7th of 650 in WV
Government workers32.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%116th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate91.7%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%175th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older27.3%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%188th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate26.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%153rd of 661 in WV
Average commute33.2 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min157th of 485 in WV
Median age40.3
60th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7475th of 661 in WV
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%369th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher24.9%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%132nd of 662 in WV
Broadband access87.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%282nd of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.391
15th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471389th of 656 in WV
Per capita income$24,446
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203440th of 659 in WV
Median earnings per worker$31,742
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162492nd of 615 in WV
Healthcare workers4.2%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%470th of 650 in WV
Population483
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373458th of 663 in WV
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi622nd of 663 in WV
Median household income$31,192
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608496th of 540 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%474th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%470th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3536th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%552nd of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%330th of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%473rd of 650 in WV

Measure	26342	Gilmer	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Housing vacancy	36.9%	27.7%	15.4%	10.1%	99th	83rd of 661
Residents under 18	35.2%	14.9%	20%	22%	99th	44th of 663
Tech workers	18.5%	1.8%	2.2%	3.8%	99th	7th of 650
Government workers	32.7%	31.5%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	116th of 650
Homeownership rateStrength	91.7%	75.6%	74.9%	65.2%	97th	175th of 661
Residents 65 and older	27.3%	18.2%	21%	17.2%	95th	188th of 663
Poverty rateWeakness	26.3%	19%	16.7%	12.5%	93rd	153rd of 661
Average commuteWeakness	33.2 min	32.2 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	87th	157th of 485
Median age	40.3	41.5	42.7	38.9	60th	475th of 661
Veterans	6.1%	6.4%	7.4%	6.2%	54th	369th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.9%	18.5%	24.1%	35.7%	34th	132nd of 662
Broadband accessWeakness	87.1%	75.8%	86.1%	91%	19th	282nd of 661
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.391	0.434	0.471	0.483	15th	389th of 656
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,446	$20,425	$34,203	$44,673	7th	440th of 659
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,742	$34,678	$43,162	$49,666	4th	492nd of 615
Healthcare workers	4.2%	10.1%	12.5%	9.7%	2nd	470th of 650
Population	483	7,288	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	458th of 663
Population density	9/sq mi	22/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	622nd of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,192	$47,981	$59,608	$80,734	1st	496th of 540
Work from home	0%	3.2%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	474th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.8%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	470th of 652
Diversity index	0	36.2	19.3	61.4	1st	536th of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.7%	6%	8.4%	1st	552nd of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.4%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	330th of 663
Self-employed workers	0%	1.6%	6.8%	10%	1st	473rd 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

34%

5–17

18–24

25–34

29%

35–44

45–54

55–64

18%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

40.3

Under 18

35.2%

65 and over

27.3%

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

79.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 217
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 43.3%
Married couples: 20.3%
Living alone: 56.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

58%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

26342

$31,192

Gilmer Co.

$47,981

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,446

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.391

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26342

—

Gilmer Co.

$83,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26342

—

Gilmer Co.

$750

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 344
Owner-occupied: 91.7%
Vacant: 36.9%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

31%

60+

Average commute

33.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

30%

Computer and math

18%

Construction and repair

15%

Education

14%

Management

11%

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

34%

Education

33%

Agriculture and mining

27%

Manufacturing

Retail

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

Median earnings per worker

$31,742

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

32.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26342	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,115	$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

High school

34%

Some college

19%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 20.4%
Households with broadband: 87.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71%
No internet access: 7.8%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Coxs Mills
State: West Virginia
County: Gilmer County
Center point: 39.0336° N, 80.8548° W
Land area: 52 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26342

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26325	Auburn, WV	5.3 mi	221	—	$137,500
26443	Troy, WV	6.2 mi	450	$61,953	—
26351	Glenville, WV	7.5 mi	4,440	$55,742	$106,500
26327	Berea, WV	7.8 mi	51	—	—
26384	Linn, WV	8.2 mi	201	—	—
26321	Alum Bridge, WV	8.7 mi	344	$103,967	—
26178	Smithville, WV	9.5 mi	184	$35,139	$137,500
26137	Big Springs, WV	11 mi	818	$26,098	—
26430	Sand Fork, WV	11 mi	216	$47,903	$104,400
26421	Pullman, WV	11 mi	198	$41,250	—
26411	New Milton, WV	12 mi	554	$50,000	$158,600
26611	Cedarville, WV	13 mi	69	—	—

Questions about 26342

What city is zip code 26342?

26342 is assigned to Coxs Mills, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26342 in?

26342 is in Gilmer County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26342?

About 483 people live in 26342, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26342 in?

26342 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26342?

The median household income in 26342 is $31,192.

What zip codes are near 26342?

The closest zip codes to 26342 are 26325, 26443, 26351, 26327, 26384.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26342, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.