ZIP code 26426
Where is ZIP code 26426?
Salem, West Virginia
Harrison County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 26426 belongs to Salem, West Virginia in Harrison County. 26426 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 7,575 people live in the 26426 area, where the median household income is $56,163. The closest ZIP codes are 26422 (Reynoldsville, 6.7 mi east), 26306 (Clarksburg, 9.3 mi east) and 26436 (Smithburg, 9.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 26426 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Salem |
| Also accepted | Bristol, Industrial, Wolf Summit |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Harrison County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 39.2829, -80.559 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 264 |
Population and income in 26426
| Population | 7,575 · higher than 91% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 56 · higher than 59% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.4 years · higher than 52% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $56,163 · higher than 51% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,549 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $145,800 · higher than 61% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $522 a month |
| Housing units | 3,137 |
| Households | 2,637 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 136.39 sq mi (plus 0.18 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26426. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26426
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26422 | Reynoldsville, WV | 6.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 26306 | Clarksburg, WV | 9.3 mi E | Unique |
| 26436 | Smithburg, WV | 9.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 26448 | Wallace, WV | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 26339 | Center Point, WV | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 26451 | West Milford, WV | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 26411 | New Milton, WV | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 26301 | Clarksburg, WV | 11.6 mi E | Standard |
| 26386 | Lumberport, WV | 12.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 26385 | Lost Creek, WV | 12.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 26456 | West Union, WV | 12.4 mi W | Standard |
| 26369 | Hepzibah, WV | 12.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26426 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26426
123 MAIN ST
SALEM WV 26426
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BRISTOL, INDUSTRIAL and WOLF SUMMIT as the city name for 26426. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26426-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26426?
- 26426 is a Salem, West Virginia ZIP code. Bristol, Industrial and Wolf Summit are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26426 in?
- ZIP code 26426 is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26426 in?
- 26426 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26426?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26426 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26426?
- About 7,575 people live in ZIP code 26426, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26426?
- The median household income in 26426 is $56,163 a year, higher than 51% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 26426?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26426 are 26422 (Reynoldsville, 6.7 miles), 26306 (Clarksburg, 9.3 miles), 26436 (Smithburg, 9.4 miles) and 26448 (Wallace, 9.7 miles).