ZIP Code 26348 in Folsom, WV

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Folsom, West Virginia
County:Wetzel County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:44:32 PM
Population:206 [See All]
Area Code:304
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.4584, -80.5380
Land Area:11.624 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26348 has 206 residents and 98 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 48.0 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.6%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:206Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:281Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:201Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:17.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:98Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$73,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.10Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--14214012111876876063108318326339281
Decennial Census196------------------206------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48

Male Median Age: 47.8

Female Median Age: 49.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male544267568165317104403
Female013122854996121055033
Total5175481510101725111527159436
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20199.50%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*10.50%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:202100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10952.91%47.8 years
Females:9747.09%49.1 years
Total:206100%48.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:281100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:281100%
Total Native Population:281100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($57,917), is down $33,000 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,765. Family households earn a median of $53,092 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,092). By gender, male median income is $31,458 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $31,458 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Production (44.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$33,000$28,750$29,375$36,389$30,385$30,588$24,808$27,250$26,765$19,118$21,971$0$0
Median Family Income$95,903$38,438$35,833$38,750$0$0$0$0$0$0$45,714$50,208$53,092
Median NonFamily Income$0$24,188$0$0$0$0$24,135$27,250$27,059$18,836$21,788$0$0
Median Male Income$83,194$27,188$26,458$27,250$30,096$30,368$0$0$0$0$0$30,156$31,458
Median Female Income$22,143$13,375$11,125$11,250$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7834.82%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:14665.18%
Total:224100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1215.38%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:2126.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1012.82%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3544.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:78100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $73,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $31,300 (74.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.33% (5.56% with a mortgage, 94.44% free-and-clear) and renters 6.67% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$41,900$52,100$23,900$22,100$0$0$0$0$45,900$64,400$63,600$63,800$73,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:9100.00%
Total:9100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):75.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):11988.15%
Renter Occupied:96.67%
Total Occupied Housing Units:135100%

Occupied Housing Units:13576.70%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4123.30%
Total Housing Units:176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:14280.68%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3419.32%
Total Housing Units:176100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 76.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.90%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 18.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 81.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.37%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:4723.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6331.82%
Some college, no degree:6934.85%
Associate's degree:199.60%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:198100%
High school or higher:15176.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16545.96%
Public Insurance:16947.08%
No Insurance:256.96%
Total:359100%
Has Health Insurance:33493.04%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%-666,666,666.0%100.0%60.9%43.3%31.7%18.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:1231.58%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1847.37%
High school (grades 9-12):821.05%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:38100%
Early Childhood:1231.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):38100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26348 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $445,000. USPS data shows 96 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:96Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:222Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:96Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$108,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$445,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26348 is located in Wetzel County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 26348. It covers 11.624 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:11.624 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.001 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8017.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26349 | | 26347

Schools in ZIP Code 26348


We could not locate which school district 26348 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Valley High School 44 Lumberjack Lane
Pine Grove, WV 26419
District: Wetzel County School DistrictNearby
Short Line School 9817 Shortline Highway
Reader, WV 26167
District: Wetzel County School DistrictNearby
Long Drain School Rt 1 Box 108-A
Metz, WV 26585
District: Wetzel County School DistrictNearby
Hundred High School 3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
District: Wetzel County School DistrictNearby
Wetzel County Technical Education Center 2213 Mountaineer Highway
New Martinsville, WV 26155
District: Wetzel County School DistrictNearby
Indian Creek Christian School 178 Indian Creek Rd
Middlebourne, WV 26149
District: Private SchoolNearby
Emmanuel Christian School 1318 N 16th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Clarksburg Childrens Montessori School 425 N 4th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26348


Salem University 223 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
Type: Post Secondary
United Technical Center 251 Marietta Street
Clarksburg, WV 26301-6313
Type: Post Secondary
Clarksburg Beauty Academy And School Of Massage Therapy 120 S 3rd St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Type: Post Secondary
Pierpont Community And Technical College 500 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport 176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Type: Post Secondary
Fairmont State University 1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554-2470
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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