Zip code 26349: Galloway, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26349?

26349 is assigned to Galloway, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26349 in?

26349 is in Barbour County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26349?

About 157 people live in 26349, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26349?

The median household income in 26349 is $53,942.

Q: What zip codes are near 26349?

The closest zip codes to 26349 are 26347, 26435, 26424, 26416, 26330.

Residential delivery areaBarbour CountyEastern Time

Population

157

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$113K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

57.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.6 sq mi

98 people/sq mi

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

About 26349

26349 is a small-town zip code in Galloway, West Virginia (Barbour County), covering 1.6 sq mi of land. About 157 people live here, or 98 per square mile. The median resident is 57.6 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 $53,942 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,500, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; sales; and transportation and moving goods. 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 26349 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 157 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age57.6
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.791st of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%1st of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate21.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%48th of 652 in WV
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%1st of 661 in WV
Veterans18.5%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%33rd of 663 in WV
Average commute41.8 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min50th of 485 in WV
Housing vacancy30.4%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%119th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate29.9%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%119th of 661 in WV
Diversity index61.6
76th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.31st of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate7%
52nd
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%228th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents8.3%
44th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%7th of 663 in WV
Residents 65 and older12.7%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%570th of 663 in WV
Population density98/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi200th of 663 in WV
Median household income$53,942
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608292nd of 540 in WV
Per capita income$21,915
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203511th of 659 in WV
Median home value$112,500
4th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600330th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher11.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%394th of 662 in WV
Population157
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373625th of 663 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%423rd of 650 in WV
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%615th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$24,018
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162562nd of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%229th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%504th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%428th of 650 in WV
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%561st of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.336
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471514th of 656 in WV

Measure	26349	Barbour	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Median age	57.6	42.2	42.7	38.9	99th	91st of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	78.3%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	1st of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	21.2%	8.5%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	48th of 652
Broadband accessStrength	100%	84.3%	86.1%	91%	99th	1st of 661
Veterans	18.5%	7.7%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	33rd of 663
Average commuteWeakness	41.8 min	30.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	98th	50th of 485
Housing vacancy	30.4%	13.6%	15.4%	10.1%	98th	119th of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	29.9%	20%	16.7%	12.5%	96th	119th of 661
Diversity index	61.6	17.7	19.3	61.4	76th	1st of 663
Uninsured rate	7%	6.5%	6%	8.4%	52nd	228th of 662
Foreign-born residents	8.3%	0.4%	1.8%	14.1%	44th	7th of 663
Residents 65 and older	12.7%	21.1%	21%	17.2%	21st	570th of 663
Population density	98/sq mi	45/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	200th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,942	$51,394	$59,608	$80,734	13th	292nd of 540
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,915	$28,037	$34,203	$44,673	4th	511th of 659
Median home value	$112,500	$131,900	$162,600	$332,700	4th	330th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.7%	12.5%	24.1%	35.7%	4th	394th of 662
Population	157	15,424	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	625th of 663
Work from home	0%	6.6%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	423rd of 650
Residents under 18	0%	19.9%	20%	22%	1st	615th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,018	$41,340	$43,162	$49,666	1st	562nd of 615
Tech workers	0%	2.4%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	229th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	12.7%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	504th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	6.8%	6.8%	10%	1st	428th of 650
Government workers	0%	16.5%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	561st of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.336	0.444	0.471	0.483	1st	514th of 656

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

29%

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

42%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

57.6

Under 18

65 and over

12.7%

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian23%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial25%

Diversity index

61.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

8.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

66.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

76%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

24%

Other

Households

Households: 55
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 87.3%
Married couples: 40%
Living alone: 12.7%
Veterans (of adults): 18.5%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

44%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26349

$53,942

Barbour Co.

$51,394

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,915

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.336

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26349

$112,500

Barbour Co.

$131,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26349

—

Barbour Co.

$803

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 79
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 30.4%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.1× (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

20–29

30–44

63%

45–59

37%

60+

Average commute

41.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

21.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

33.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

37%

Sales

34%

Transportation and moving

29%

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

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

37%

Retail

34%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

29%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$24,018

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	26349	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

High school

52%

Some college

20%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Galloway
State: West Virginia
County: Barbour County
Center point: 39.2275° N, 80.1108° W
Land area: 1.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Galloway (unincorporated)28% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26349

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26347	Flemington, WV	2.6 mi	2,807	$61,250	$112,200
26435	Simpson, WV	3.1 mi	87	—	—
26424	Rosemont, WV	5 mi	290	—	—
26416	Philippi, WV	6.7 mi	7,693	$54,741	$152,200
26330	Bridgeport, WV	7.3 mi	15,600	$88,962	$271,800
26238	Volga, WV	9.1 mi	1,107	$47,951	$133,000
26323	Anmoore, WV	9.9 mi	382	—	$78,600
26354	Grafton, WV	10 mi	9,558	$52,742	$136,200
26408	Mount Clare, WV	11 mi	2,043	$72,819	$227,400
26302	Clarksburg, WV · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
26405	Moatsville, WV	11 mi	803	$68,798	$115,400
26440	Thornton, WV	12 mi	1,046	$92,824	$216,800

Questions about 26349

What city is zip code 26349?

26349 is assigned to Galloway, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26349 in?

26349 is in Barbour County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26349?

About 157 people live in 26349, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26349 in?

26349 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26349?

The median household income in 26349 is $53,942.

What zip codes are near 26349?

The closest zip codes to 26349 are 26347, 26435, 26424, 26416, 26330.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26349, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.