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ZIP Code 26238
Century, WV, Barbour County
Population
1,107
Land area
20.9sq mi
People per sq mi
53
City
Century
ZIP 26238 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26238 at a glance
- ZIP 26238 (Century) is 28% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,951 a year, 20% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,000 (18% below West Virginia).
Local data for ZIP 26238
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26238, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,951
Poverty rate
26.2%
Median home value
$133,000
Homeownership
97.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
55.5
Average commute
23.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
PPP loans
$156K
16 loans
Campaign donations
$1,560
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26238, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
49.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26238, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26238?
- ZIP code 26238 is in Century, WV (Barbour County).
- What county is ZIP code 26238 in?
- ZIP code 26238 is mostly in Barbour County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26238?
- About 1,107 people live in the 26238 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.