ZIP code 26726
Where is ZIP code 26726?
Keyser, West Virginia
Mineral County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 26726 belongs to Keyser, West Virginia in Mineral County. 26726 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 227, 240, 301, 304 and 681. About 12,629 people live in the 26726 area, where the median household income is $70,944. The closest ZIP codes are 21557 (Rawlings, 4.8 mi north), 21562 (Westernport, 7 mi west) and 26719 (Fort Ashby, 7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 26726 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Keyser |
| Also accepted | Rocket Center, Scherr, Short Gap |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Mineral County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301, 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 39.4527, -78.8926 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 267 |
Population and income in 26726
| Population | 12,629 · higher than 95% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 84 · higher than 69% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.5 years · lower than 59% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $70,944 · higher than 76% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,176 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $171,600 · higher than 75% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $771 a month |
| Housing units | 5,864 |
| Households | 5,134 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 149.79 sq mi (plus 0.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26726. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26726
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21557 | Rawlings, MD | 4.8 mi N | Standard |
| 21562 | Westernport, MD | 7 mi W | Standard |
| 26719 | Fort Ashby, WV | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 26710 | Burlington, WV | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 26750 | Piedmont, WV | 8.5 mi W | Standard |
| 21556 | Pinto, MD | 8.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21540 | Luke, MD | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 21521 | Barton, MD | 9.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 26753 | Ridgeley, WV | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 21542 | Midland, MD | 10 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21539 | Lonaconing, MD | 10 mi NW | Standard |
| 21505 | Cumberland, MD | 10.1 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26726 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26726
123 MAIN ST
KEYSER WV 26726
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ROCKET CENTER, SCHERR and SHORT GAP as the city name for 26726. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26726-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26726?
- 26726 is a Keyser, West Virginia ZIP code. Rocket Center, Scherr and Short Gap are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26726 in?
- ZIP code 26726 is in Mineral County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26726 in?
- 26726 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26726?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26726 use area codes 227, 240, 301, 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26726?
- About 12,629 people live in ZIP code 26726, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26726?
- The median household income in 26726 is $70,944 a year, higher than 76% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 26726?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26726 are 21557 (Rawlings, 4.8 miles), 21562 (Westernport, 7 miles), 26719 (Fort Ashby, 7 miles) and 26710 (Burlington, 8.1 miles).