26241 ZIP Code
Elkins, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26241 |
| City/Town: | Elkins |
| County: | Randolph |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,012 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,450 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,703 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,689 |
| Median Home Value: | $143,300 |
| Land Area: | 104.7 sq miles
271.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9163, -79.7922 |
Population Information (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,012 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,882 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,130 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 507 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 537 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 637 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,047 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,034 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,475 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,462 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,859 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,048 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 929 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,895 | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,146 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 436 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $143,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $754 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,689 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,609 | 83.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,080 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,814 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,795 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,250 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 324 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 583 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,516 | 44.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,991 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 587 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,594 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 655 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26241 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,450 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,940 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $72,172 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,703 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,443 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,916 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 518 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,576 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,416 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,092 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 408 | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,483 | 89.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 252 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 105 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 69 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,087 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,021 | 7.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 174 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 54 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 120 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26241 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 338 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 618 | 11.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 896 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 330 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 767 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 787 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 770 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 697 | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 249 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 157 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26241 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,525 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 425 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 26 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 259 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 305 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 331 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26241 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 412 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 509 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 54 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 796 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 377 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 58 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 415 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 301 | 5.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,674 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 585 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 222 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 423 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,792 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,084 | 57.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,854 | 48.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 913 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26241 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,589 | 64.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,545 | 45.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,533 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 550 | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 130 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,036 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26241 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,447 | 66.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 185 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 221 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 521 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 252 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 32 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 210 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 821 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26241 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 182 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 559 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 858 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 814 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,083 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 702 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 518 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 611 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,350 | 20.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26241 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 81 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 791 | 11.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,819 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,002 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 756 | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 240 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26241 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,791 | 49.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 508 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,932 | 34.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 66 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 214 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26241 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 850 | 15.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,993 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,934 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 832 | 14.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26241 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 558 | 14.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 665 | 17.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 782 | 20.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 662 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 522 | 13.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 486 | 12.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 134 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26241 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,033 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $362 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $754 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 | 2.38 |
Households (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,609 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,246 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 667 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 966 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,083 | 37.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,208 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,292 | 40.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26241 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,010 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,253 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,571 | 42.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 207 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 979 | 16.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,873 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26241 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,523 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 60 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 104 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,047 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 672 | 26.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 640 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,679 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 930 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,705 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,296 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 165 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,059 | 46.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,072 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26241 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,229 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,626 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 835 | 51.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 769 | 47.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 363 | 22.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26241 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,892 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 133 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 120 | 90.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 120 | 90.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 120 | 90.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 40 | 30.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 43 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 7.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26241 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,505 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,297 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 208 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 160 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 21 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26241 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,609 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,668 | 83.2% | 89.4% |
Elkins, WV26241