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Data Last Updated: July 1, 2025
The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Bowden, WV
| ZIP Code: Bowden, WV has only 1 Standard ZIP assigned to it by the U.S. Postal Service. | 26254 (Standard) |
| County: The County, Parish, Borough, or Planning Region that ZIPs in Bowden, WV at least partially reside in. These can be completely inside the County, or they can cross into several Counties. | Randolph County, WV |
| Area Codes: Telephone Area Codes that are associated with Bowden, WV. These are used in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) to facilitate phone routing. | 304, 681 |
| Time Zone: Time zone designation. Please note that not all areas in the U.S. observe daylight saving time which can affect actual local time. | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: The current local time for Bowden, WV. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Keep in mind that areas can cross time zones, so more than 1 may be shown. | 12:00:00 AM |
| Census Place Population: The number of people in Bowden CDP; West Virginia from the U.S. Census 2020 Place Data. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total represents people who live in the area, not just those present while the Census was being completed. This only includes population for the incorporated limits of this place and not individuals from the greater area. | No Data |
| Population of ZIP Code: The population of the ZIP which covers the Bowden, WV area. These are usually small towns or a collection of small towns, but the USPS groups them together for the delivery of mail. | 346 [More Details] |
| Statistical Area: A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is the recognized term for a region that functions around an urban core with a population of at least 10,000 people, according to the standards set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). | Elkins, WV |
| Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for this area. | 38.8711, -79.6597 |
| Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by all ZIPs for Bowden, WV in square miles. The Land Area is based on geographic boundaries that include the mainland, islands, inland, coastal, Great Lakes, and territorial waters associated with each geography. | 118.95 sq miles (ZIP Code) |
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Important Bowden, WV Information
Bowden, WV has only 1 Standard (Non-Unique) ZIP Code [26254] ZIP Code. It covers a total of 118.95 square miles of land area and 0.14 square miles of water area.This includes the Wymerarea.
The population for the ZIP Code is 346. Population Density is 2.91 persons per square mile. Average Household Size is 2.54 persons and Average Family Size is 3.05 persons.. More Demographics are available below, including charts showing racial comparison, gender breakdown, population over time, average income, average house value, income over time, and more.
Randolph County is the only county which covers this area. There are 2 area codes serving this area including 304 and 681. Bowden is also located in the Eastern (GMT -05:00) timezone and the current local time is shown above.
Bowden is part of the Elkins, WV Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Its CBSA Code is 21180.It is classified as a micro area, which means it has an urban core of at least 10,000 but less then 50,000 people.
CBSAs are defined by the OMB as geographic areas that have at least one core with a population of 10,000 or more and adjacent territory with a high degree of social and economic integration. CBSA codes are commonly used to accurately file Medicare claims and to verify applicable incentives using a patient's ZIP Code.
The ZIP Code in Bowden, WV has 171 Residential mailboxes and 2 Business mailboxes.There are 10 businesses with a total of 22 employees. That is an average of 2.2 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $1,114,000. Other Demographics
Bowden, WV Demographic Profile
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.09%
Bowden, WV has 1 ZIP Code
| ZIP Code | Type | Population | % of Population | Alias Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26254 | Standard | 346 | 100.00% | Wymer |
Bowden, WV Demographic Information
There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Bowden, WV. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More
| Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 U.S. Census for all ZIPs in Bowden, WV. This reflects the exact count of this area at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census. | 346 |
| Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census for all ZIPs in Bowden, WV. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone. | 136 |
| Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate. | 214 |
| Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing home, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodation. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 2.54 |
| Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 3.05 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 Census. This reflects the exact count of the Census Place at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census. | 0 |
| Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone. | 0 |
| Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate. | 0 |
| Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing home, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodation. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 0.00 |
| Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 0.00 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
Population by Race
| White: The number of individuals who selected White as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including White. This count includes all who selected White/Caucasian in their response, even if they selected another race as well. | 325 | 98.78% |
| Black: The number of individuals who selected Black as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Black or African American. This count includes all who selected Black or African American in their response, even if they selected another race as well. | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic: The number of individuals who selected Hispanic is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were first asked for their Ethnicity, including if they were from Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin, including Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other ethnic origin. This count includes all who affirmed that they were part of this ethnic origin. Respondents who selected this option were also asked to select a race separately and would be counted once in this number as well as the race they chose. From the U.S. Census definition, Hispanic is an ethnic origin and not a race. | 4 | 1.22% |
| Asian: The number of individuals who selected Asian as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, or Other Asian. This count includes all who selected one of these options in their response, even if they selected another race as well. | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: The number of individuals who selected American Indian and Alaska Native as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including American Indian and Alaska Native. This count includes all who selected American Indian and Alaska Native in their response, even if they selected another race as well. | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: The number of individuals who selected Hawaiian or Pacific Islander as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander. This count includes all who selected either Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in their response, even if they selected another race as well. | 0 | 0% |
| Other: The number of individuals who selected Other as their race on the 2020 Census. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, and this includes all individuals who did not select one of the races above. | 0 | 0% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC
Gender Breakdown
| Males: The # of Males from the 2020 Census. This is not a forecast for the future, but an exact count for this geographic area at the time of the Census. Each respondent self-identified their gender on the survey, as they were asked to indicate their gender assigned at birth. This information is important for healthcare planning, policy making, social research, and economic planning and development. | 174 | 50.29% |
| Females: The # of Females from the 2020 Census. This is not a forecast for the future, but an exact count for this geographic area at the time of the Census. Each respondent self-identified their gender on the survey, as they were asked to indicate their gender assigned at birth. This information is important for healthcare planning, policy making, social research, and economic planning and development. | 172 | 49.71% |
| Median Age: The Median Age of all persons from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. Median age is the middle age of the population. Half the people are older than the average age and half area younger. Median Age can relate how young or old a geographic area is compared to others. | 52.3 years | |
| Male Median Age: The Median Age of all Males from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Male Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census, not an estimate or future projection. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. Gender is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. | 55.3 years | |
| Female Median Age: The Median Age of all Females from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Female Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census, not an estimate or future projection. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. Gender is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. | 51.6 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC
