Moundsville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26041
Marshall County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,183
- 102/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,419
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Moundsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 102
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26041 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26041 (Moundsville, WV) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.1 in 2023 to 226.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 26041 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia, home to 16,183 residents across 159.0 square miles, a density of 102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26041 reports a modest median household income of $54,419 (6% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,238. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $144,700 (5% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $852; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 26041 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 26041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moundsville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26041.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 26041, Moundsville, 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
16,183
Population
159.0
Area (sq mi)
102
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26041?
44.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
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?
$54,419
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$31,238
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26041 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Moundsville, 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)
$54,419 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
7,338housing units
7,338
Total Housing Units
6,152
Occupied Units
1,186
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,700
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$852
Median Rent
1961
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26041 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 180 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 190 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 199 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 208 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 226 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 289 business establishments in ZIP 26041, employing approximately 4,801 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,835,000.
289
Businesses
4,801
Employees
$177.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 51 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
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 26041 vs 26038 →
ZIP 26041 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
16,183 residents
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
8,678 residents
- 43947 5,322
Shadyside (43947)
5,322 residents
- 26033 3,044
Cameron (26033)
3,044 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
- 26055 1,756
Proctor (26055)
1,756 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26041 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26041 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
- 26039
Glen Easton (26039)
$57,800 median income
- 26033
Cameron (26033)
$55,972 median income
- 26041
Moundsville (26041)
$54,419 median income
- 43942
Powhatan Point (43942)
$51,023 median income
- 26055
Proctor (26055)
$49,821 median income
- 26031
Benwood (26031)
$46,797 median income
- 43906
Bellaire (43906)
$46,380 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26041 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26038 | Glen Dale, WV | 2,855 | 4.6 mi |
| 26040 | Mcmechen, WV | 2,103 | 6.1 mi |
| 26039 | Glen Easton, WV | 1,061 | 6.2 mi |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 1,755 | 7.6 mi |
| 43947 | Shadyside, OH | 5,322 | 5.7 mi |
| 43942 | Powhatan Point, OH | 2,500 | 7.9 mi |
| 26033 | Cameron, WV | 3,044 | 8.4 mi |
| 43906 | Bellaire, OH | 8,678 | 9.3 mi |
| 26055 | Proctor, WV | 1,756 | 10.6 mi |
| 43940 | Neffs, OH | 377 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26041, 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 (16,183 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 26041 in?
ZIP code 26041 (Moundsville) 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 26041?
ZIP code 26041 in Moundsville, WV has a population of 16,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26041?
The median household income in ZIP 26041 is $54,419, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26041?
The median home value in ZIP 26041 is $144,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26041?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26041 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26041?
ZIP code 26041 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 4,801 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26041?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26041 are: Retail trade (51), Health care and social assistance (49), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26041?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26041 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 26041?
In ZIP code 26041, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 26041?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26041 is 23.3 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 26041?
In ZIP code 26041, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26041?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26041 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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