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ZIP code 26206: Cowen, WV

26206 is a ZIP code in Cowen, West Virginia, mainly in Webster County. About 2,807 people live here.

Population
2,807
Median household income
$44,042
Typical home value
$88,500-0.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$699gross, per month
Median age
45.2
Homeowners
74.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 26206 details

CityCowen
StateWest Virginia
CountyWebster County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area112.1 sq mi, plus 0.7 sq mi of water
Population density25 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher8.3% of adults 25+
Average commute26.6 minutes
Center coordinates38.32009, -80.41322

Median rent in 26206 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$473/mo
2 bedrooms$761/mo
3 bedrooms$692/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 26206

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
24946Hillsboro, WV8.1 mi1,075
26266Upperglade, WV9.3 mi217
26208Camden On Gauley, WV9.5 mi893
26261Richwood, WV10.2 mi2,760
26298Bergoo, WV11.7 mi20
26205Craigsville, WV12.7 mi2,957
26202Fenwick, WV12.9 mi457
26288Webster Springs, WV13.9 mi3,148

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 26206?

A typical home in ZIP code 26206 is worth about $88,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $44,042 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $88,500 homeWhat can a $44,042 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 26206

What city is ZIP code 26206?

ZIP code 26206 is in Cowen, WV, in Webster County.

What county is ZIP code 26206 in?

26206 is mainly in Webster County, West Virginia.

What is the population of ZIP code 26206?

About 2,807 people live in ZIP code 26206, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 26206 in?

26206 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.