Zip code 26636: Rosedale, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26636?

26636 is assigned to Rosedale, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26636 in?

26636 is mostly in Braxton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 26636?

About 288 people live in 26636, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26636?

The median household income in 26636 is $40,938.

Q: What zip codes are near 26636?

The closest zip codes to 26636 are 26638, 26623, 26624, 25267, 25141.

Residential delivery areaBraxton CountyEastern Time

Population

288

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$41K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

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

About 26636

26636 is a rural zip code in Rosedale, West Virginia (Braxton County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 288 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 58 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 $40,938 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 26636 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 288 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age58
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.788th of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%23rd of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate47.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%10th of 652 in WV
Uninsured rate35.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%6th of 662 in WV
Healthcare workers23.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%86th of 650 in WV
Residents 65 and older33.3%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%111th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy25%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%192nd of 661 in WV
Poverty rate19.4%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%282nd of 661 in WV
Diversity index54.9
61st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.33rd of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.430
45th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471250th of 656 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher18.3%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%249th of 662 in WV
Median household income$40,938
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608440th of 540 in WV
Per capita income$20,393
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203541st of 659 in WV
Median earnings per worker$27,125
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162542nd of 615 in WV
Population288
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373552nd of 663 in WV
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi609th of 663 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%477th of 650 in WV
Broadband access56.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%615th of 661 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%585th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%334th of 663 in WV
Residents under 185.9%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%594th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%317th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%477th of 650 in WV
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%580th of 650 in WV

Measure	26636	Braxton	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Median age	58	46.6	42.7	38.9	99th	88th of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	76.8%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	23rd of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	47.6%	9.4%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	10th of 652
Uninsured rateWeakness	35.8%	8.5%	6%	8.4%	99th	6th of 662
Healthcare workers	23.3%	8.2%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	86th of 650
Residents 65 and older	33.3%	24.9%	21%	17.2%	98th	111th of 663
Housing vacancy	25%	23.3%	15.4%	10.1%	96th	192nd of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	19.4%	20.4%	16.7%	12.5%	83rd	282nd of 661
Diversity index	54.9	23.8	19.3	61.4	61st	3rd of 663
Income inequality (Gini)	0.430	0.431	0.471	0.483	45th	250th of 656
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	18.3%	14.4%	24.1%	35.7%	17th	249th of 662
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,938	$50,331	$59,608	$80,734	3rd	440th of 540
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,393	$25,639	$34,203	$44,673	3rd	541st of 659
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,125	$39,732	$43,162	$49,666	2nd	542nd of 615
Population	288	12,208	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	552nd of 663
Population density	11/sq mi	24/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	609th of 663
Work from home	0%	9.5%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	477th of 650
Broadband accessWeakness	56.4%	79.8%	86.1%	91%	1st	615th of 661
Veterans	0%	8.8%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	585th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	334th of 663
Residents under 18	5.9%	18.4%	20%	22%	1st	594th of 663
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	317th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	9%	6.8%	10%	1st	477th of 650
Government workers	0%	21.6%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	580th 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

5–17

20%

18–24

25–34

35–44

16%

45–54

22%

55–64

30%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

5.9%

65 and over

33.3%

Race and ethnicity

White61%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other15%
Multiracial24%

Diversity index

54.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 117
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 71.8%
Married couples: 71.8%
Living alone: 11.1%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

42%

$50–75k

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26636

$40,938

Braxton Co.

$50,331

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,393

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.430

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26636

—

Braxton Co.

$117,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26636

—

Braxton Co.

$606

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

13%

Housing units: 156
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 25%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

23%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

77%

45–59

23%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

47.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

30.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

30%

Management

23%

Healthcare

23%

Production

23%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Information

30%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Restaurants and hotels

23%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

23%

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$27,125

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	26636	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

16%

High school

52%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 56.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39.3%
No internet access: 33.3%
Without health insurance: 35.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Rosedale
State: West Virginia
County: Braxton County
Center point: 38.7439° N, 80.9583° W
Land area: 27 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26636 spans 3 counties

Braxton County46% of land
Gilmer County44% of land
Calhoun County10% of land

Zip codes near 26636

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26638	Shock, WV	2.8 mi	89	$106,875	$112,500
26623	Frametown, WV	7.7 mi	1,425	$60,761	$100,500
26624	Gassaway, WV	7.7 mi	2,219	$47,083	$114,700
25267	Normantown, WV	7.9 mi	731	—	$36,300
25141	Nebo, WV	8.6 mi	305	$57,321	—
25235	Chloe, WV	8.7 mi	945	$52,070	$147,900
25268	Orma, WV	8.9 mi	498	$50,993	$93,200
25261	Millstone, WV	9.4 mi	325	—	$95,000
25234	Arnoldsburg, WV	10 mi	566	$42,813	$99,700
26611	Cedarville, WV	11 mi	69	—	—
25063	Duck, WV	12 mi	1,309	$61,731	$136,500
26147	Grantsville, WV	13 mi	2,089	$43,082	$85,300

Questions about 26636

What city is zip code 26636?

26636 is assigned to Rosedale, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26636 in?

26636 is mostly in Braxton County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 26636?

About 288 people live in 26636, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26636 in?

26636 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26636?

The median household income in 26636 is $40,938.

What zip codes are near 26636?

The closest zip codes to 26636 are 26638, 26623, 26624, 25267, 25141.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26636, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.