US ZIP Code
26443

Troy, WV

Gilmer County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 359 Population ↑ 3% since 2019
💰 $97,546 Median HH Income
▲ 28% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019
🎂 27.0 Median Age ↓ 24% since 2019
🎓 18.9% College Grads
▼ 51% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code26443
CityTroy
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyGilmer County
Area Code304/681
Elevation1,068 ft
Latitude39.075944
Longitude-80.753162
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54021
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.3% (177) Female 50.7% (182) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
26%
5–17
7%
18–24
17%
25–44
22%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.0 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.23
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate107 (59.4%)
Some College31 (17.2%)
Associates8 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree34 (18.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 4.4%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
HS Grad59.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates4.4%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–100k
49%
$100k–150k
5%
$150k–200k
6%
$200k–300k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,546 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019
Total Units168
Vacant Units57
Avg HH Size3.23

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
22%
$75k–100k
52%
$100k–150k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
91%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units168
Vacant57
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.23
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 26443 is in Troy, WV, in Gilmer County.
ZIP code 26443 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 26443 is in Gilmer County, WV.
ZIP 26443 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 26443 is 359 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 26443 is $97,546 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 26443

ZIP code 26443 is located in Troy, West Virginia, within Gilmer County. With a population of 359, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27 years. Economically, 26443 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,546 is above the national average.

The population of 26443 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.

Overall, ZIP code 26443 in Troy, WV is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.