US ZIP Code
26886

Onego, WV

Pendleton County  ·  West Virginia

● Active
👥 186 Population
🎂 72.0 Median Age
🎓 15.5% College Grads
▼ 60% below avg
📊 7.6% Unemployment
▲ 54% above avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code26886
CityOnego
StateWest Virginia (WV)
CountyPendleton County
Area Code304
Elevation3,481 ft
Latitude38.904902
Longitude-79.395514
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS54071
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 55.9% (104) Female 44.1% (82) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
18%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age72.0 yrs
Avg Household Size1.84
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads15.5% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma30 (17.4%)
HS Graduate99 (57.6%)
Some College17 (9.9%)
Associates4 (2.3%)
Bachelors12 (7%)
Graduate Degree10 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 17.4%HS Grad: 57.6%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 2.3%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS17.4%
HS Grad57.6%
Some College9.9%
Associates2.3%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.7%Renter: 27.3%Tenure
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
11%
$150k–200k
3%
$200k–300k
5%
$300k–500k
3%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median Rent$811/mo
Total Units115
Vacant Units16
Avg HH Size1.84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–50k
25%
$50k–75k
43%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
46%

Summary

Total Units115
Vacant16
Owner Occupied72.7%
Renter Occupied27.3%
Avg HH Size1.84
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 26886 is in Onego, WV, in Pendleton County.
ZIP code 26886 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 26886 is in Pendleton County, WV.
ZIP 26886 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 26886 is 186 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 26886

ZIP code 26886 is located in Onego, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. With a population of 186, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 72 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $811 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 26886 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%.

The unemployment rate in 26886 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.

Overall, ZIP code 26886 in Onego, WV is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.