Zip code 26621: Flatwoods, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26621?

26621 is assigned to Flatwoods, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26621 in?

26621 is in Braxton County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26621?

About 744 people live in 26621, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26621?

The median household income in 26621 is $43,092.

Q: What zip codes are near 26621?

The closest zip codes to 26621 are 26627, 26376, 26217, 26215, 26601.

Residential delivery areaBraxton CountyEastern Time

Population

744

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$157K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$713/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

55.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

30 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

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

About 26621

26621 is a rural zip code in Flatwoods, West Virginia (Braxton County), covering 30 sq mi of land. About 744 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 55.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,092 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $157,100, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $713 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.8 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 26621 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older38%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%74th of 663 in WV
Median age55.1
98th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7118th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate7.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%204th of 652 in WV
Homeownership rate78.4%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%416th of 661 in WV
Average commute29.8 min
73rd
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min234th of 485 in WV
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%131st of 662 in WV
Government workers15.4%
62nd
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%402nd of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy7.1%
54th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%539th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters51.6%
53rd
U.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%212th of 499 in WV
Poverty rate11%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%457th of 661 in WV
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%435th of 663 in WV
Broadband access88.7%
27th
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%241st of 661 in WV
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%211th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1818.4%
21st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%360th of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.389
13th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471399th of 656 in WV
Median home value$157,100
11th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600184th of 550 in WV
Median earnings per worker$35,066
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162444th of 615 in WV
Healthcare workers6.1%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%436th of 650 in WV
Per capita income$25,279
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203421st of 659 in WV
Median household income$43,092
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608418th of 540 in WV
Work from home3.8%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%358th of 650 in WV
Diversity index10.4
4th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3268th of 663 in WV
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi473rd of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$713
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872199th of 297 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher10.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%442nd of 662 in WV
Population744
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373359th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%234th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%258th of 650 in WV

Measure	26621	Braxton	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Residents 65 and older	38%	24.9%	21%	17.2%	99th	74th of 663
Median age	55.1	46.6	42.7	38.9	98th	118th of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.1%	9.4%	5.4%	5.2%	80th	204th of 652
Homeownership rate	78.4%	76.8%	74.9%	65.2%	75th	416th of 661
Average commute	29.8 min	33.6 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	73rd	234th of 485
Uninsured rate	9.5%	8.5%	6%	8.4%	68th	131st of 662
Government workers	15.4%	21.6%	20.3%	14.5%	62nd	402nd of 650
Housing vacancy	7.1%	23.3%	15.4%	10.1%	54th	539th of 661
Rent-burdened renters	51.6%	36.1%	48.9%	51.1%	53rd	212th of 499
Poverty rate	11%	20.4%	16.7%	12.5%	51st	457th of 661
Veterans	4.9%	8.8%	7.4%	6.2%	37th	435th of 663
Broadband access	88.7%	79.8%	86.1%	91%	27th	241st of 661
Self-employed workers	7.3%	9%	6.8%	10%	23rd	211th of 650
Residents under 18	18.4%	18.4%	20%	22%	21st	360th of 663
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.389	0.431	0.471	0.483	13th	399th of 656
Median home value	$157,100	$117,900	$162,600	$332,700	11th	184th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,066	$39,732	$43,162	$49,666	9th	444th of 615
Healthcare workers	6.1%	8.2%	12.5%	9.7%	9th	436th of 650
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,279	$25,639	$34,203	$44,673	8th	421st of 659
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,092	$50,331	$59,608	$80,734	5th	418th of 540
Work from home	3.8%	9.5%	9.1%	15.1%	4th	358th of 650
Diversity index	10.4	23.8	19.3	61.4	4th	268th of 663
Population density	25/sq mi	24/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	473rd of 663
Median gross rent	$713	$606	$872	$1,413	3rd	199th of 297
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.2%	14.4%	24.1%	35.7%	3rd	442nd of 662
Population	744	12,208	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	359th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	0.1%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	234th of 663
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	258th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

14%

65–74

24%

75+

Median age

55.1

Under 18

18.4%

65 and over

38%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

10.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 301
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 85.4%
Married couples: 59.8%
Living alone: 10.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

46%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

26621

$43,092

Braxton Co.

$50,331

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,279

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.389

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26621

$157,100

Braxton Co.

$117,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26621

$713

Braxton Co.

$606

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 324
Owner-occupied: 78.4%
Vacant: 7.1%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.6%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

10%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

25%

10–19

20–29

18%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

13%

Average commute

29.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Office and admin

18%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Management

12%

Business and finance

Food service

Healthcare

Production

Sales

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Education

0.4%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

23%

Wholesale

21%

Construction

16%

Retail

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Public administration

Education

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.4%

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,066

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26621	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,679	$74,888
Service	$22,692	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,597	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$44,063	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,897	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

50%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 85.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 88.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.1%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Flatwoods
State: West Virginia
County: Braxton County
Center point: 38.6904° N, 80.5063° W
Land area: 30 sq mi
Water area: 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

Flatwoods1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 26621

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26627	Heaters, WV	6 mi	357	$63,750	$209,400
26376	Ireland, WV	6.2 mi	487	$34,811	$271,400
26217	Diana, WV	6.4 mi	283	—	$137,500
26215	Cleveland, WV	7.9 mi	166	$83,750	—
26601	Sutton, WV	8.1 mi	4,121	$50,469	$116,600
26228	Kanawha Head, WV	8.5 mi	42	—	—
26631	Napier, WV	8.7 mi	214	—	$280,000
26222	Hacker Valley, WV	9 mi	309	$48,438	$58,300
26343	Crawford, WV	11 mi	419	$45,560	$133,000
26203	Erbacon, WV	11 mi	312	$26,343	under $10,000
26619	Exchange, WV	12 mi	695	$36,366	$110,800
26234	Rock Cave, WV	12 mi	1,045	$61,250	$206,500

Questions about 26621

What city is zip code 26621?

26621 is assigned to Flatwoods, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26621 in?

26621 is in Braxton County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26621?

About 744 people live in 26621, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26621 in?

26621 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26621?

The median household income in 26621 is $43,092.

What zip codes are near 26621?

The closest zip codes to 26621 are 26627, 26376, 26217, 26215, 26601.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26621, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.