ZIP code 26206
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 26206 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Cowen, WV. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 26206 ZIP code area.
26206 is the zip code for
Cowen, WV
- Total population
- 2,976▼
- Housing units
- 1,453▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 73.85
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 40.30▼
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 0.46
Demographic data for zip code 26206
- Male
- 1,450▼
- Female
- 1,526▲
- Median age
- Male
- 40.20
- Female
- 43.80
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 1,191▼
- Family households
- 841▼
- Nonfamily households
- 350▲
- Average household size
- 2.45●
- Average family size
- 2.86▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 1,453▲
- Occupied housing units
- 1,191▼
- Owner-occupied
- 913▼
- Renter-occupied
- 278▲
- Vacant housing units
- 262▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 213▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 168▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 164▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 200▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 154▼
- 25 to 34 years
- 321▼
- 35 to 44 years
- 374▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 416▼
- 55 to 59 years
- 256▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 222▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 254▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 152▼
- 85 years and over
- 82▲
- Median age
- 42.20▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 2,928
- Hispanic or Latino
- 8
- Black or African American
- 1
- Asian
- 2
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 2
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 0
- Other (One Race)
- 1
- Two or More Races
- 34
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 26206
- Population
(16 years and over) - 2,171
- Civilian labor force
- 1,182
- Employed
- 1,061
- Unemployed
- 121
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 989
- Percent Unemployed
- 10.2%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 1,040
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 911
- Carpooled
- 86
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 0
- Walked
- 36
- Other means
- 0
- Worked at home
- 7
- Mean travel time
- 28.6 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,061
- Management / business / science / arts
- 217
- Service
- 221
- Sales / office
- 255
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 232
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 136
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,061
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 127
- Construction
- 85
- Manufacturing
- 153
- Wholesale trade
- 24
- Retail trade
- 171
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 13
- Information
- 9
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 0
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 59
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 277
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 89
- Public administration
- 48
- Other services
- 6
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 1,061
- Private wage & salary workers
- 926
- Government workers
- 117
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 18
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 1,201
- Less than $10,000
- 181
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 78
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 315
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 50
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 194
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 189
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 104
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 64
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 0
- $200,000 or more
- 26
- Median household income
- $31,840
- Mean household income
- $43,370
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 24.9%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 26206
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Elementary School One Park St | (304) 226-5353 | 339 | 172 | 16.6 |
| Glade Middle School One Park Street | (304) 226-5353 | 262 | 151 | 15.5 |
Public libraries around Cowen, WV
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Upshur County Public Library upshurcounty.lib.wv.us | Teenreton Road Buckhannon, WV 26201 |
| Charles W. Gibson Public Library | 105 East Main Street Buckhannon, WV 26201 |
| Craigsville Public Library | 63 Library Lane Craigsville, WV 26205 |
| Cowen Public Library cowen-library.f2g.net | 47 Mill Street Cowen, WV 26206 |
Universities and Colleges around 26206
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College - College Advancement | 59 College Avenue Buckhannon, WV 26201 | (304) 473-8540 |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College - Main Ofc- Admissions | College Avenue Buckhannon, WV 26201 | (304) 473-8510 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 26206
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Memorial Hospital www.davishealthcare.com | Gorman Avenue And Reed Street Elkins, WV 26241 | (304) 636-3300 | 90 |
| Richwood Area Comm Hosp www.pihn.org | Riverside Addition Richwood, WV 26261 | (304) 846-2573 | 34 |
| St Joseph's Hosp Of Buckhannon www.stj.net | 1 Amalia Drive Buckhannon, WV 26201 | (304) 473-2000 | 95 |
| Webster County Mem Hospital | 324 Miller Mountain Drive Webster Springs, WV 26288 | (304) 847-5682 | 15 |
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