Newell, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26050
Hancock County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,575
- 210/sq mi High-density area
- $50,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newell 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.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 210
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26050 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26050 covers 7.5 square miles in Newell, Hancock County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,575 residents on file, a density of 210 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26050 reports a modest median household income of $50,139 (13% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,149. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,900 (39% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $915; owner occupancy is 64.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hancock County, so 26050 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 26050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newell, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26050.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 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 26050, Newell, 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
1,575
Population
7.5
Area (sq mi)
210
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26050?
39.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$50,139
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$23,149
Per Capita Income
29.7%
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26050 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Newell, 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)
$50,139 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
645housing units
645
Total Housing Units
607
Occupied Units
38
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,900
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$915
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 26050, employing approximately 1,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,679,000.
42
Businesses
1,391
Employees
$86.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 7.1% |
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 26050 vs 43961 →
ZIP 26050 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
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
9,575 residents
- 43968 7,182
Wellsville (43968)
7,182 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
- 26050 1,575
Newell (26050)
1,575 residents
- 43930 882
Hammondsville (43930)
882 residents
- 43961 294
Stratton (43961)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26050 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26050 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15043
Georgetown (15043)
$87,672 median income
- 43930
Hammondsville (43930)
$68,382 median income
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
$60,365 median income
- 43968
Wellsville (43968)
$59,200 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 26050 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43961 | Stratton, OH | 294 | 5.2 mi |
| 26034 | Chester, WV | 4,905 | 3.9 mi |
| 43968 | Wellsville, OH | 7,182 | 3.8 mi |
| 43926 | Empire, OH | 285 | 6.3 mi |
| 26047 | New Cumberland, WV | 6,222 | 5.3 mi |
| 26056 | New Manchester, WV | 93 | 5.4 mi |
| 43920 | East Liverpool, OH | 23,438 | 5.8 mi |
| 43964 | Toronto, OH | 9,575 | 8.2 mi |
| 43930 | Hammondsville, OH | 882 | 7.7 mi |
| 15043 | Georgetown, PA | 2,458 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26050, 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 (1,575 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 26050 in?
ZIP code 26050 (Newell) 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 26050?
ZIP code 26050 in Newell, WV has a population of 1,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26050?
The median household income in ZIP 26050 is $50,139, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26050?
The median home value in ZIP 26050 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26050 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26050?
ZIP code 26050 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 1,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26050 are: Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26050?
In ZIP code 26050, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 26050?
In ZIP code 26050, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26050 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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