US ZIP Code
26838

Milam, WV

Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 113 Population
🎂 18.7 Median Age
🎓 25.0% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code26838
CityMilam
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyHardy County
Area Code304/681
Elevation1,863 ft
Latitude38.808793
Longitude-79.058414
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 63.7% (72) Female 36.3% (41) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
25%
18–24
15%
25–44
40%
45–64
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age18.7 yrs
Avg Household Size3.32
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate27 (51.9%)
Some College12 (23.1%)
Bachelors13 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 23.1%Bachelors: 25%Edu
HS Grad51.9%
Some College23.1%
Bachelors25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
79%
$200k–300k
21%

Financials

Total Units75
Vacant Units41
Avg HH Size3.32

Income Distribution

$100k–150k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units75
Vacant41
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.32
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 26838 is in Milam, WV, in Hardy County.
ZIP code 26838 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 26838 is in Hardy County, WV.
ZIP 26838 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 26838 is 113 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 26838

ZIP code 26838 is located in Milam, West Virginia, within Hardy County. With a population of 113, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 18.7 years.

The population of 26838 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26838 in Milam, WV is characterized as less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.