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Mcmechen, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26040

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

2,103
350/sq mi
$39,444
Median income
$97,400
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mcmechen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
350
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26040 covers 6.0 square miles in Mcmechen, Marshall County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,103 residents on file, a density of 350 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26040 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,444 (32% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,605. Local economic indicators show a 27.5% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $97,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $595 per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26040, plus 6 more within Marshall County, give a clearer read than the 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 26040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mcmechen, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26040.

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 26040, Mcmechen, 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

2,103

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

350

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26040?

34.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$39,444

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$24,605

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26040 ranks nationally

Mcmechen, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,444 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

946

Total Housing Units

762

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

$97,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$595

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 26040, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,178,000.

20

Businesses

107

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 20.0%
Manufacturing 3 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26040 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 26040 ranks #8 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 26040 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 26040 ranks #null 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
26031 Benwood, WV 1,755 1.4 mi
26038 Glen Dale, WV 2,855 1.6 mi
43947 Shadyside, OH 5,322 4.0 mi
26041 Moundsville, WV 16,183 6.1 mi
43906 Bellaire, OH 8,678 4.7 mi
43940 Neffs, OH 377 6.1 mi
26003 Wheeling, WV 43,002 7.1 mi
43934 Lansing, OH 295 7.2 mi
43935 Martins Ferry, OH 8,943 9.7 mi
43912 Bridgeport, OH 6,801 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

26041 standard
Moundsville, WV
Pop: 16,183
26033 standard
Cameron, WV
Pop: 3,044
26038 standard
Glen Dale, WV
Pop: 2,855
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 Mcmechen, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26040 in? ▼
ZIP code 26040 (Mcmechen) 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 26040? ▼
ZIP code 26040 in Mcmechen, WV has a population of 2,103 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26040 is $39,444, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26040 is $97,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26040 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26040? ▼
ZIP code 26040 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26040 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26040? ▼
In ZIP code 26040, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 26040? ▼
In ZIP code 26040, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26040 is 27.5% 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.