PlainZIP

Glen Dale, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26038

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

2,855
167/sq mi
$76,875
Median income
$207,500
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Dale pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
167
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26038 covers 17.1 square miles in Glen Dale, Marshall County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,855 residents on file, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26038 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $207,500 (50% above the state average); renters pay a median of $839 monthly, and 91.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marshall County, letting you compare 26038 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 26038

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Dale, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26038.

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 26038, Glen Dale, 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

2,855

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26038?

53.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

How ZIP 26038 ranks nationally

Glen Dale, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,875 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$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 26038 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 26038 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 26038 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 26038 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

26041 standard
Moundsville, WV
Pop: 16,183
26033 standard
Cameron, WV
Pop: 3,044
26040 standard
Mcmechen, WV
Pop: 2,103
26055 standard
Proctor, WV
Pop: 1,756
26031 standard
Benwood, WV
Pop: 1,755
26039 standard
Glen Easton, WV
Pop: 1,061

Related Areas

Marshall County Glen Dale, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26038 in? ▼
ZIP code 26038 (Glen Dale) is located in Marshall County, West Virginia. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26038? ▼
ZIP code 26038 in Glen Dale, WV has a population of 2,855 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26038 is $76,875, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26038 is $207,500, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26038 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26038? ▼
ZIP code 26038 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 1,523 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26038? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26038 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Retail trade (8), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26038? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26038 decreased by 4.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 26038? ▼
In ZIP code 26038, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 26038? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26038 is 19.6 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 26038? ▼
In ZIP code 26038, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26038 is 6.2% 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.