New Cumberland, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26047
Hancock County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,222
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,641
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Cumberland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26047 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia, home to 6,222 residents across 110.9 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26047 reports a modest median household income of $58,641 (2% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,798. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $158,100 (14% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $937; 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hancock County, so 26047 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 26047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Cumberland, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26047.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 26047, New Cumberland, 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
6,222
Population
110.9
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26047?
47.6
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.4%
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?
$58,641
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$38,798
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26047 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
New Cumberland, 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)
$58,641 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,696housing units
2,696
Total Housing Units
2,359
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$937
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 26047, employing approximately 784 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,437,000.
39
Businesses
784
Employees
$32.4M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 26047 vs 26056 →
ZIP 26047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43920
East Liverpool (43920)
23,438 residents
- 26062
Weirton (26062)
21,801 residents
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
9,575 residents
- 26047 6,222
New Cumberland (26047)
6,222 residents
- 26034 4,905
Chester (26034)
4,905 residents
- 15043 2,458
Georgetown (15043)
2,458 residents
- 15050 2,431
Hookstown (15050)
2,431 residents
- 26050 1,575
Newell (26050)
1,575 residents
- 43961 294
Stratton (43961)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26047 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15050
Hookstown (15050)
$91,406 median income
- 15043
Georgetown (15043)
$87,672 median income
- 26062
Weirton (26062)
$60,702 median income
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
$60,365 median income
- 26047
New Cumberland (26047)
$58,641 median income
- 26034
Chester (26034)
$56,556 median income
- 26056
New Manchester (26056)
$54,286 median income
- 43920
East Liverpool (43920)
$50,251 median income
- 26050
Newell (26050)
$50,139 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26047 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26056 | New Manchester, WV | 93 | 0.3 mi |
| 43961 | Stratton, OH | 294 | 2.5 mi |
| 43926 | Empire, OH | 285 | 2.6 mi |
| 26034 | Chester, WV | 4,905 | 4.6 mi |
| 26050 | Newell, WV | 1,575 | 5.3 mi |
| 15043 | Georgetown, PA | 2,458 | 5.2 mi |
| 26062 | Weirton, WV | 21,801 | 7.6 mi |
| 43964 | Toronto, OH | 9,575 | 5.6 mi |
| 43920 | East Liverpool, OH | 23,438 | 10.2 mi |
| 15050 | Hookstown, PA | 2,431 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26047, 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 (6,222 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 26047 in?
ZIP code 26047 (New Cumberland) is located in Hancock County, West Virginia. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26047?
ZIP code 26047 in New Cumberland, WV has a population of 6,222 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26047?
The median household income in ZIP 26047 is $58,641, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26047?
The median home value in ZIP 26047 is $158,100, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26047 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26047?
ZIP code 26047 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26047 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26047?
In ZIP code 26047, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 26047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26047 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26047?
In ZIP code 26047, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26047 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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