| City: | Milam, West Virginia |
| County: | Hardy County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:49:51 PM |
| Population: | 48 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 38.8047, -79.0721 |
| Land Area: | 15.32 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 26838 has 48 residents and 19 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, slightly older than the state (42.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.8% male and 56.3% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.9%, much higher than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 83Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.53Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 95 | 113 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.3
Male Median Age: 27.5
Female Median Age: 45.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 47 | 95.92% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 2.04% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 2.04% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 21 | 43.75% | 27.5 years |
| Females: | 27 | 56.25% | 45.5 years |
| Total: | 48 | 100% | 45.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 57 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 57 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 57 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 57 | 100% |
Business demographic information for ZIP Code 26838 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 33 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 33Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 895Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 31Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 26838 is located in Hardy 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 26838. It covers 15.32 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.105 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: | 15.32 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.105 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 |
We could not locate which school district 26838 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.
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.