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Follansbee, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26037

Brooke County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,642
379/sq mi
$59,508
Median income
$136,600
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Follansbee pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
379
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Follansbee, Brooke County, West Virginia, home to 6,642 residents across 17.5 square miles, a density of 379 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26037 reports a modest median household income of $59,508 (3% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $42,057. Poverty here runs at 9.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $136,600 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $661 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Brooke County, so you can benchmark 26037 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 26037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Follansbee, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26037.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26037, Follansbee, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,642

Population

17.5

Area (sq mi)

379

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26037?

50.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,508

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$42,057

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26037 ranks nationally

Follansbee, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,508 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,940

Total Housing Units

2,686

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$136,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$661

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 26037 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 146
2021 +4.7% 152
2022 +17.5% 179
2023 -0.6% 178
2024 +13.1% 202

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 26037, employing approximately 1,193 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,775,000.

97

Businesses

1,193

Employees

$75.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 21 21.6%
Retail trade 18 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.3%
Construction 8 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 6.2%
Manufacturing 5 5.2%
Finance and insurance 5 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26037 vs 26035 →

ZIP 26037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26037 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26037 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26035 Colliers, WV 2,491 1.8 mi
26070 Wellsburg, WV 8,441 5.7 mi
43913 Brilliant, OH 1,490 5.0 mi
26062 Weirton, WV 21,801 6.3 mi
43938 Mingo Junction, OH 5,794 5.1 mi
43952 Steubenville, OH 19,050 6.0 mi
43953 Steubenville, OH 11,553 6.7 mi
26030 Beech Bottom, WV 516 8.4 mi
26032 Bethany, WV 1,243 9.8 mi
15021 Burgettstown, PA 7,352 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brooke County

26070 standard
Wellsburg, WV
Pop: 8,441
26035 standard
Colliers, WV
Pop: 2,491
26032 standard
Bethany, WV
Pop: 1,243
26030 standard
Beech Bottom, WV
Pop: 516
26075 standard
Windsor Heights, WV
Pop: 505

Related Areas

Brooke County Follansbee, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26037 in? ▼
ZIP code 26037 (Follansbee) is located in Brooke County, West Virginia. Brooke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brooke-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26037? ▼
ZIP code 26037 in Follansbee, WV has a population of 6,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26037 is $59,508, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26037 is $136,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26037 is White at 93.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26037? ▼
ZIP code 26037 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26037 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26037 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26037? ▼
In ZIP code 26037, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26037 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26037? ▼
In ZIP code 26037, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26037 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.