ZIP Code 26038
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Glen Dale · Marshall County · West Virginia
- Population
- 2,855
- Median income
- $76,875
- Median home value
- $207,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.3%
- Land area
- 17.1 sq mi
167/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.9
New York
ZIP code 26038 in Glen Dale, West Virginia has a population of 2,855. The median household income is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $207,500, 25% below the US average. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.1 square miles in Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,855 residents, producing a population density of 167 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26038 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26038 sits at $76,875 (33% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $48,584. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $207,500 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 26038 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 26038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26038.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26038, Glen Dale, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,855
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26038?
53.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$76,875
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$48,584
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,277
Total Housing Units
1,226
Occupied Units
51
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$839
Median Rent
1964
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
-4.6%
YoY Change (2023)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26038 have decreased 4.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.1% | 149 |
| 2020 | +8.6% | 162 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 177 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 213 |
| 2023 | -4.6% | 203 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 26038, employing approximately 1,523 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,161,000.
37
Businesses
1,523
Employees
$86.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 32.4% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 21.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.1% |
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 26038 vs 26040 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26040 | Mcmechen, WV | 2,103 | 1.6 mi |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 1,755 | 3.0 mi |
| 43947 | Shadyside, OH | 5,322 | 3.3 mi |
| 26041 | Moundsville, WV | 16,183 | 4.6 mi |
| 43906 | Bellaire, OH | 8,678 | 5.4 mi |
| 43940 | Neffs, OH | 377 | 6.9 mi |
| 43934 | Lansing, OH | 295 | 8.6 mi |
| 26003 | Wheeling, WV | 43,002 | 8.5 mi |
| 43912 | Bridgeport, OH | 6,801 | 9.3 mi |
| 43942 | Powhatan Point, OH | 2,500 | 9.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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