26726 ZIP Code
Keyser, West virginia
January 14, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 26726 |
| City/Town: | Keyser |
| County: | Mineral |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,541 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,139 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,534 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,824 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,700 |
| Land Area: | 149.8 sq miles
388.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4028, -78.9854 |
Population Information (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,541 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,135 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,406 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 376 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 630 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 888 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 857 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 598 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,834 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,425 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,249 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 895 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,007 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,649 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 750 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 383 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $637 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,824 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,784 | 82.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,040 | 17.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,758 | 78.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,026 | 21.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,192 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 67 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 547 | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,556 | 38.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,484 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,161 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,328 | 14.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,049 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26726 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,139 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,714 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,010 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,534 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,761 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,484 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 277 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,797 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,154 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,084 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 246 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,525 | 91.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 260 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 29 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 112 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 560 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 316 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 57 | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26726 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 280 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 330 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 357 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 377 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 440 | 9.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 742 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,000 | 20.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 819 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 245 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 194 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26726 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,191 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 471 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 32 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 216 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 54 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 432 | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26726 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 304 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 752 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 61 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 690 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 377 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 203 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 359 | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,478 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 405 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 327 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 308 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 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 (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,915 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,027 | 72.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,520 | 44.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 489 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26726 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,262 | 68.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,188 | 45.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,528 | 31.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 229 | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 382 | 8.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 739 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26726 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,358 | 74.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 141 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 175 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 375 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 140 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 51 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 74 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 510 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26726 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 65 | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 257 | 4.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 580 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 920 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,259 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 964 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 271 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 216 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,257 | 21.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26726 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 453 | 7.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,336 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,193 | 54.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 653 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 189 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26726 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,501 | 31.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,077 | 43.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 472 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 30 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 495 | 10.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26726 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 405 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,395 | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,673 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,311 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26726 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 319 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 538 | 14.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 967 | 25.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 822 | 21.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 823 | 21.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 199 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 68 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26726 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,088 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $360 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $637 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,784 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,387 | 49.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 625 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 713 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,398 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,034 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,000 | 41.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26726 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,292 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,976 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,729 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 78 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 495 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,299 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26726 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,689 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 89 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 155 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,228 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 470 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 747 | 27.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,258 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 931 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,404 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,151 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 138 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,104 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 909 | 42.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26726 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,124 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,353 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 564 | 41.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 789 | 58.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 389 | 28.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26726 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,465 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 76 | 506.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 76 | 506.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 76 | 506.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 47 | 313.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26726 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,165 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,023 | 98.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 142 | 1.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 73 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 55 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26726 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,784 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,465 | 93.3% | 89.4% |
Keyser, WV26726