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 High-density area
- $39,444
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,605. The poverty rate is 27.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,400 (29% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $595; owner occupancy is 62.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 26040 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 26040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mcmechen, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26040.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 26040?
34.1
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.8%
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?
$39,444
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$24,605
Per Capita Income
27.5%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26040 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Mcmechen, 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)
$39,444 17th percentile higher than 17% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
946housing units
946
Total Housing Units
762
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,400
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26040 vs 26031 →
ZIP 26040 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
- 43935 8,943
Martins Ferry (43935)
8,943 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
- 26040 2,103
Mcmechen (26040)
2,103 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26040 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26040 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
- 26031
Benwood (26031)
$46,797 median income
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
$46,380 median income
- 43940
Neffs (43940)
$45,952 median income
- 43935
Martins Ferry (43935)
$45,923 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26040, 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 (2,103 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 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.
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