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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
$50,139
Median income
$83,900
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,149. Local economic indicators show a 29.7% poverty rate alongside 18.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $83,900 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26050, plus 4 more within Hancock County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 26050

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newell, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26050.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26050?

39.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

$23,149

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

18.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26050 ranks nationally

Newell, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,139 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

645

Total Housing Units

607

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$83,900

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26050 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26050 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 26050 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

26062 standard
Weirton, WV
Pop: 21,801
26047 standard
New Cumberland, WV
Pop: 6,222
26034 standard
Chester, WV
Pop: 4,905
26056 standard
New Manchester, WV
Pop: 93

Related Areas

Hancock County Newell, WV West Virginia

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.

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