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ZIP code 26638: Shock, WV

26638 is a ZIP code in Shock, West Virginia, mainly in Gilmer County. About 89 people live here.

Population
89
Median household income
$106,875
Typical home value
$112,500ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
72.5
Homeowners
100%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 26638 details

CityShock
StateWest Virginia
CountyGilmer County (also partly Calhoun County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area20.8 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density4 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2% of adults 25+
Center coordinates38.76801, -80.99947

ZIP codes near 26638

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
26636Rosedale, WV2.8 mi288
25261Millstone, WV6.7 mi325
25267Normantown, WV6.7 mi731
25268Orma, WV7.2 mi498
25234Arnoldsburg, WV7.7 mi566
25235Chloe, WV8.4 mi945
25141Nebo, WV9.6 mi305
26624Gassaway, WV10.2 mi2,219

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 26638?

A typical home in ZIP code 26638 is worth about $112,500 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $106,875 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 26638

What city is ZIP code 26638?

ZIP code 26638 is in Shock, WV, in Gilmer County.

What county is ZIP code 26638 in?

26638 is mainly in Gilmer County, West Virginia, and partly in Calhoun County.

What is the population of ZIP code 26638?

About 89 people live in ZIP code 26638, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 26638 in?

26638 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.