ZIP Code 26636 in Rosedale, WV

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Rosedale, West Virginia
City Alias:Nicut, Perkins
Counties:Gilmer County[Primary]
Braxton County
Calhoun County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:49:00 PM
Population:363 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.7650, -80.9407
Land Area:26.835 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26636 has 363 residents and 166 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:363Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:288Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:424Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:13.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$40,938Source: Census ACS
Households:166Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.19Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.71Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--454499467464407422500620583501493283193288
Decennial Census487------------------363--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 45.6

Male Median Age: 41.8

Female Median Age: 47.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male91213931351511642049151613
Female1042381011812313613122721959
Total19163617132413271419103316361735612
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:34998.31%
Black:10.28%
Hispanic:*41.13%
Asian:10.28%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:355100%
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:16846.28%41.8 years
Females:19553.72%47.5 years
Total:363100%45.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:26592.01%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:237.99%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:288100%
Total Native Population:288100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $40,938, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $22,969 (127.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,334. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 30.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 47.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$17,969$18,274$19,648$38,977$0$44,028$39,821$38,571$45,272$38,696$0$34,464$0$40,938
Median Family Income$18,750$19,365$46,583$50,804$43,750$49,732$43,472$45,234$45,272$38,696$31,300$34,893$41,125$0
Median NonFamily Income$15,764$15,208$7,946$8,152$0$0$2,499$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$120,119$123,380$37,399$39,732$0$37,619$34,479$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$18,646$17,917$0$0$43,565$41,100$43,821$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4315.87%
Unemployed:3914.39%
Not In Labor Force:18969.74%
Total:271100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:2046.51%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:1330.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1023.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:43100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $36,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $337 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (26.50% with a mortgage, 73.50% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.00%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$36,600$28,200$36,800$36,400$95,600$95,000$100,000$104,200$96,800$85,800$0$46,200$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$337$340$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3126.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):8673.50%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:117100%

Occupied Housing Units:11775.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3925.00%
Total Housing Units:156100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:11271.79%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:4428.21%
Total Housing Units:156100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 18.30% 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 84.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 35.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 40.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 14.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:104.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2411.27%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11152.11%
Some college, no degree:2913.62%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:3014.08%
Graduate or professional degree:94.23%
Total:213100%
High school or higher:17984.04%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3918.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:11631.27%
Public Insurance:15240.97%
No Insurance:10327.76%
Total:371100%
Has Health Insurance:26872.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty14.0%23.4%18.5%22.9%27.3%25.2%23.4%26.4%28.8%29.9%33.5%1.1%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1050.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1050.00%
Total:20100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1050.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 26636 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 194 residential mailboxes and 4 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:194Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:4Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:242Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:194Source: 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 26636 is located in Gilmer County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 26636. It covers 26.835 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.059 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:26.835 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.059 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6275.56 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


26638 | | 26631

Schools in ZIP Code 26636


We could not locate which school district 26636 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.

Frametown Elementary School 65 Jeanie Ellis Dr
Frametown, WV 26623
District: Braxton County School DistrictNearby
Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center 5260 E Little Kanawha Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
District: Calhoun County School DistrictNearby
Arnoldsburg School 90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
District: Calhoun County School DistrictNearby
Calhoun Middle/High School 50 Underwood Cir
Mount Zion, WV 26151
District: Calhoun County School DistrictNearby
Davis Elementary School 113 5th St
Gassaway, WV 26624
District: Braxton County School DistrictNearby
Little Kanawha Valley Christian School 6377 W Little Kanawha Hwy
Big Bend, WV 26136
District: Private SchoolNearby
Faith Christian Academy 237 Arnoldsburg Rd
Spencer, WV 25276
District: Private SchoolNearby
Clay Christian Academy 1594 Triplett Ridge Rd
Clay, WV 25043
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26636


Glenville State University 200 High Street
Glenville, WV 26351-1292
Type: Post Secondary
Roane-Jackson Technical Center 9450 Spencer Rd
Leroy, WV 25252-9700
Type: Post Secondary
Salem University 223 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
Type: Post Secondary
Fred W Eberle Technical Center 208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia Wesleyan College 59 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201-2994
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia University At Parkersburg 300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
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 February 1, 2026.

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    • 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]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov