ZIP Code 26041
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Moundsville · Marshall County · West Virginia
- Population
- 16,183
- Median income
- $54,419
- Median home value
- $144,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.9%
- Land area
- 159.0 sq mi
102/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.3
New York
ZIP code 26041 in Moundsville, West Virginia has a population of 16,183. The median household income is $54,419, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $144,700, 48% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26041 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 159.0 square miles in Moundsville, Marshall County, West Virginia. The area is home to 16,183 residents, producing a population density of 102 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 26041 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26041 sits at $54,419 (6% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $31,238. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $144,700 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $852 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26041 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 26041 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26041
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,238
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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