ZIP Code 26434 in Shirley, WV

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Shirley, West Virginia
County:Tyler County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:18:49 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.3984, -80.7654
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26434 - Shirley, WV

ZIP Code 26434, Shirley

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationTyler County, WV
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 26456
Key Facts
  • ZIP 26434 is classified as a PO Box-only ZIP code with no city delivery service
  • The post office serves McElroy Creek Road as its single named street route
  • Only 5 ZIP+4 codes exist for this location, split between 3 street records and 2 PO Box records
  • The facility includes one named building (Postmaster) in its address database
  • The service area has an urban delivery mix with one city carrier route

Postal Service Structure

This is a PO Box-only ZIP code, meaning the ZIP itself contains only post office boxes, though the surrounding area receives street delivery through neighboring ZIP codes. The post office handles a small service footprint with 5 ZIP+4 records split between 3 street records and 2 PO Box records. The facility doesn't offer city delivery service within its boundaries.

Street Name Patterns

Rural Geographic

The single street name references local geography, following the typical naming pattern for rural West Virginia communities where roads follow creek watersheds and natural features.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26434 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:612Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26434 is located in Tyler 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 26434. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


26435 | | 26431

Schools in ZIP Code 26434


We could not locate which school district 26434 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.

Arthur I Boreman Elementary School 51 Boreman School Road
Middlebourne, WV 26149
District: Tyler County School DistrictNearby
Tyler Consolidated High School 1993 Silver Knight Drive
Sistersville, WV 26175
District: Tyler County School DistrictNearby
Tyler Consolidated Middle School 1993 Silver Knight Drive
Sistersville, WV 26175
District: Tyler County School DistrictNearby
Sistersville Elementary School 651 School Road
Sistersville, WV 26175
District: Tyler County School DistrictNearby
Indian Creek Christian School 178 Indian Creek Rd
Middlebourne, WV 26149
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Highland School 98 Sycamore Springs Ln
Ellenboro, WV 26346
District: Private SchoolNearby
Emmanuel Christian School 1318 N 16th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26434


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
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport 176 Thompson Dr.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Type: Post Secondary
Pierpont Community And Technical College 500 Galliher Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
Type: Post Secondary
Glenville State College 200 High Street
Glenville, WV 26351-1292
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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov