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 High-density area
- $76,875
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,584. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 1.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $207,500 (50% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 91.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $839.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 26038 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$48,584
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26038 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Glen Dale, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,875 Top 16% higher than 84% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,277housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 26003
Wheeling (26003)
43,002 residents
- 26041 16,183
Moundsville (26041)
16,183 residents
- 43906 8,678
Bellaire (43906)
8,678 residents
- 43912 6,801
Bridgeport (43912)
6,801 residents
- 43947 5,322
Shadyside (43947)
5,322 residents
- 26038 2,855
Glen Dale (26038)
2,855 residents
- 43942 2,500
Powhatan Point (43942)
2,500 residents
- 26040 2,103
Mcmechen (26040)
2,103 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26038 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26038
Glen Dale (26038)
$76,875 median income
- 43947
Shadyside (43947)
$58,269 median income
- 26003
Wheeling (26003)
$57,703 median income
- 43912
Bridgeport (43912)
$55,668 median income
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
$54,419 median income
- 43942
Powhatan Point (43942)
$51,023 median income
- 26031
Benwood (26031)
$46,797 median income
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
$46,380 median income
- 43940
Neffs (43940)
$45,952 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26038, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,855 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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