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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
$54,419
Median income
$144,700
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,238. Local economic indicators show a 19.7% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $144,700 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $852 a month; 76.4% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Marshall County, letting you compare 26041 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 26041

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moundsville, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26041.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26041?

44.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$31,238

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26041 ranks nationally

Moundsville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,419 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,338

Total Housing Units

6,152

Occupied Units

1,186

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$144,700

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26041 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26041 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 26041 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

26033 standard
Cameron, WV
Pop: 3,044
26038 standard
Glen Dale, WV
Pop: 2,855
26040 standard
Mcmechen, WV
Pop: 2,103
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 Moundsville, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.