Upshur County, WV ZIP Codes
10 ZIP codes cover all or part of Upshur County, West Virginia. The Census Bureau counts 23,712 residents in the county, with a median household income of $54,338 and a median home value of $170,800. Median household income ranges from $47,951 in 26238 to $61,250 in 26234. Its largest communities include Buckhannon, Hinkleville, Rock Cave and Adrian.
Upshur County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,712 |
| Households | 9,557 |
| Median household income | $54,338 |
| Median home value | $170,800 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Median rent | $886 |
All 10 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 25,849 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,445 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $47,951 (26238) to $61,250 (26234) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $54,341 |
| Homeowners | 81.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 30 routes, 11,059 homes (10 of 10 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Upshur County: 26234 ($61,250)
- Most residents: 26201 (18,689 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26238 (97.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26218 (28.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 26234 (29.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 26218 (40.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 26234 ($206,500)
Every ZIP code in Upshur County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26201 | Buckhannon | 18,689 | 7,646 | $53,832 | $174,100 | 78.1% | 27.0% | 9.6% | 17 | 8,820 | 88% of its land |
| 26218 | French Creek | 2,883 | 1,094 | $58,646 | $143,900 | 88.5% | 28.5% | 5.3% | 2 | 1,069 | 100% of its land |
| 26238 | Century | 1,107 | 572 | $47,951 | $133,000 | 97.6% | 13.8% | 3.8% | 2 | 368 | 11% of its land |
| 26234 | Rock Cave | 1,045 | 411 | $61,250 | $206,500 | 91.0% | 24.8% | 29.6% | 2 | 481 | 100% of its land |
| 26267 | Ellamore | 650 | 168 | $96,406 | $308,500 | 100.0% | 38.7% | 35.5% | 1 | 238 | 35% of its land |
| 26237 | Tallmansville | 579 | 173 | $81,313 | $117,700 | 100.0% | 45.7% | 2.4% | 1 | 240 | 100% of its land |
| 26343 | Rock Cave | 419 | 217 | $45,560 | $133,000 | 100.0% | 8.8% | 4.3% | 1 | 271 | 50% of its land |
| 26224 | Helvetia | 311 | 106 | $23,000 | $57,400 | 60.4% | 39.6% | 70.4% | 2 | 75 | 47% of its land |
| 26210 | Adrian | 124 | 44 | — | — | 52.3% | 77.3% | 0.0% | 1 | 29 | 100% of its land |
| 26228 | Kanawha Head | 42 | 14 | — | — | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 40 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Upshur County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Buckhannon — 5,116 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hinkleville — 291 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rock Cave — 276 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Adrian — 183 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Price a mailing to Upshur County ZIP codes
EDDM guides
Pick carrier routes on the EDDM route map
Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Upshur County, WV?
- 26201, 26218, 26238, 26234, 26267, 26237, 26343, 26224, 26210 and 26228. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Upshur County?
- 23,712 residents in 9,557 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Upshur County?
- $54,338 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $47,951 (26238) to $61,250 (26234).
- Which Upshur County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26234, at $61,250, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Upshur County?
- For the 10 of 10 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 30 carrier routes reaching 11,059 residential and 572 business mailboxes.
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.