What city is ZIP code 26206?

ZIP code 26206 is in Cowen, WV (Webster County).

What county is ZIP code 26206 in?

ZIP code 26206 is mostly in Webster County, West Virginia.

How many people live in ZIP code 26206?

About 2,807 people live in the 26206 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 26206

Cowen, WV, Webster County

Population

2,807

Land area

112.1sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Cowen

ZIP 26206 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 26206 at a glance

ZIP 26206 (Cowen) is 66% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
The median household income is $44,042, 26% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,400 (52% below West Virginia) and median rent is $699 a month.

Local data for ZIP 26206

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 26206, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$44,042

Poverty rate

24.7%

Median home value

$78,400

Median rent

$699/mo

Homeownership

74.8%

Bachelor's or higher

8.3%

Median age

45.2

Average commute

26.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

320

$9.9M annual payroll

PPP loans

$6.7M

15 loans

Campaign donations

$1,774

1% D, 99% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 26206, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

323

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 20°F

60.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 26206, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.6%

U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts

Diabetes

18.9%

U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts

Smoking

24.1%

U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 26206?: ZIP code 26206 is in Cowen, WV (Webster County).
What county is ZIP code 26206 in?: ZIP code 26206 is mostly in Webster County, West Virginia.
How many people live in ZIP code 26206?: About 2,807 people live in the 26206 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.