ZIP Code 26039

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Glen Easton · Marshall County · West Virginia

Population
1,061

10/sq mi

Median income
$57,800

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$191,700

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.6%

Median age 61.8

Land area
102.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26039 in Glen Easton, West Virginia has a population of 1,061. The median household income is $57,800, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $191,700, 31% below the US average. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.0 square miles in Glen Easton, Marshall County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,061 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 26039 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26039 sits at $57,800 (0% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $72,628. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $191,700 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,036 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 26039 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 →

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 26039, Glen Easton, 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

1,061

Population

102.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26039?

61.8

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$57,800

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$72,628

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

255

Total Housing Units

184

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$191,700

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,036

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
26033 Cameron, WV 3,044 5.1 mi
26041 Moundsville, WV 16,183 6.2 mi
26055 Proctor, WV 1,756 6.9 mi
26581 Littleton, WV 1,104 11.7 mi
43947 Shadyside, OH 5,322 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26039 in?
ZIP code 26039 (Glen Easton) 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 26039?
ZIP code 26039 in Glen Easton, WV has a population of 1,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26039?
The median household income in ZIP 26039 is $57,800, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26039?
The median home value in ZIP 26039 is $191,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26039 is White at 98.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26039?
In ZIP code 26039, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26039?
In ZIP code 26039, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26039 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Glen Easton, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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