26221

26221 is a five-digit ZIP code designation used by the United States Postal Service to identify a geographic area for mail delivery. ZIP codes are part of a nationwide system introduced in 1963 to improve the efficiency of mail routing and processing. The 26221 code is located within the United States state of West Virginia and is part of the broader 262xx ZIP code region, which covers rural and small-community areas in that state.

As a ZIP code, 26221 helps route mail to the appropriate local post office and delivery routes. The area served by this code typically includes a mix of residential addresses, small businesses, and rural locations. Like other ZIP codes, it can be used in demographic, marketing, and logistics analyses to approximate population, consumer patterns, and service coverage within the designated region. Boundaries and the precise communities associated with 26221 can change over time due to postal service updates, municipal adjustments, or boundary realignments.

For authoritative boundaries and current correspondence-related details, the United States Postal Service ZIP code lookup tools or official county GIS resources should be consulted. See also ZIP code, United States Postal Service, and West Virginia for related topics.