Zip code 26384: Linn, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26384?

26384 is assigned to Linn, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26384 in?

26384 is mostly in Gilmer County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26384?

About 201 people live in 26384, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26384?

The closest zip codes to 26384 are 26321, 26430, 26351, 26443, 26342.

Residential delivery areaGilmer CountyEastern Time

Population

201

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

7 people/sq mi

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

About 26384

26384 is a rural zip code in Linn, West Virginia (Gilmer County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 201 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 41.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

59.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 26384 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 201 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate59.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%29th of 661 in WV
Housing vacancy59.8%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%16th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1838.8%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%24th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers12.7%
86th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%264th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate82.5%
84th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%344th of 661 in WV
Median age41.6
69th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7441st of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older18.9%
67th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%421st of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.433
48th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471243rd of 656 in WV
Government workers12.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%456th of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate4%
22nd
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%369th of 662 in WV
Diversity index24.7
18th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.397th of 663 in WV
Veterans2.4%
10th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%522nd of 663 in WV
Population201
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373600th of 663 in WV
Population density7/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi645th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$15,982
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203607th of 659 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher5.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%513th of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%475th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%471st of 652 in WV
Broadband access70.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%548th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%331st of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%406th of 499 in WV
Median earnings per worker$12,148
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162600th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%314th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%474th of 650 in WV

Measure	26384	Gilmer	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	59.7%	19%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	29th of 661
Housing vacancy	59.8%	27.7%	15.4%	10.1%	99th	16th of 661
Residents under 18	38.8%	14.9%	20%	22%	99th	24th of 663
Healthcare workers	12.7%	10.1%	12.5%	9.7%	86th	264th of 650
Homeownership rateStrength	82.5%	75.6%	74.9%	65.2%	84th	344th of 661
Median age	41.6	41.5	42.7	38.9	69th	441st of 661
Residents 65 and older	18.9%	18.2%	21%	17.2%	67th	421st of 663
Income inequality (Gini)	0.433	0.434	0.471	0.483	48th	243rd of 656
Government workers	12.7%	31.5%	20.3%	14.5%	42nd	456th of 650
Uninsured rate	4%	6.7%	6%	8.4%	22nd	369th of 662
Diversity index	24.7	36.2	19.3	61.4	18th	97th of 663
Veterans	2.4%	6.4%	7.4%	6.2%	10th	522nd of 663
Population	201	7,288	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	600th of 663
Population density	7/sq mi	22/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	645th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,982	$20,425	$34,203	$44,673	1st	607th of 659
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.7%	18.5%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	513th of 662
Work from home	0%	3.2%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	475th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.8%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	471st of 652
Broadband accessWeakness	70.9%	75.8%	86.1%	91%	1st	548th of 661
Foreign-born residents	0%	3.4%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	331st of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	22%	48.9%	51.1%	1st	406th of 499
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$12,148	$34,678	$43,162	$49,666	1st	600th of 615
Tech workers	0%	1.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	314th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	1.6%	6.8%	10%	1st	474th 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

39%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

18%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.6

Under 18

38.8%

65 and over

18.9%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial14%

Diversity index

24.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 103
Average household size: 2
Family households: 42.7%
Married couples: 11.7%
Living alone: 57.3%
Veterans (of adults): 2.4%
Male / female: 26% / 74%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

57%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26384

—

Gilmer Co.

$47,981

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,982

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

59.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.433

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26384

—

Gilmer Co.

$83,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26384

—

Gilmer Co.

$750

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 256
Owner-occupied: 82.5%
Vacant: 59.8%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

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

63%

20–29

16%

30–44

45–59

21%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

51%

Construction and repair

14%

Healthcare

13%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

Sales

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

51%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Public administration

13%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Manufacturing

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$12,148

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26384	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

20%

High school

29%

Some college

20%

Associate's

26%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 70.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 23.3%
No internet access: 20.4%
Without health insurance: 4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Linn
State: West Virginia
County: Gilmer County
Center point: 38.9754° N, 80.7220° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26384 spans 2 counties

Gilmer County85% of land
Lewis County15% of land

Zip codes near 26384

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26321	Alum Bridge, WV	5.5 mi	344	$103,967	—
26430	Sand Fork, WV	5.9 mi	216	$47,903	$104,400
26351	Glenville, WV	7.1 mi	4,440	$55,742	$106,500
26443	Troy, WV	7.1 mi	450	$61,953	—
26342	Coxs Mills, WV	8.2 mi	483	$31,192	—
26412	Orlando, WV	9.2 mi	767	—	$105,000
26335	Burnsville, WV	9.3 mi	1,149	$51,513	$112,900
26338	Camden, WV	9.5 mi	518	$87,301	$114,300
26611	Cedarville, WV	10 mi	69	—	—
26615	Copen, WV	10 mi	115	$16,181	—
26452	Weston, WV	11 mi	9,220	$51,695	$128,300
26325	Auburn, WV	13 mi	221	—	$137,500

Questions about 26384

What city is zip code 26384?

26384 is assigned to Linn, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26384 in?

26384 is mostly in Gilmer County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26384?

About 201 people live in 26384, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26384 in?

26384 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26384?

The closest zip codes to 26384 are 26321, 26430, 26351, 26443, 26342.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26384, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.