ZIP Code 26059

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Triadelphia · Ohio County · West Virginia

Population
3,082

48/sq mi

Median income
$67,094

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$191,700

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.4%

Median age 46.9

Land area
63.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 26059 in Triadelphia, West Virginia has a population of 3,082. The median household income is $67,094, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $191,700, 31% below the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.7 square miles in Triadelphia, Ohio County, West Virginia. The area is home to 3,082 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 26059 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26059 sits at $67,094 (16% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $46,206. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $191,700 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Ohio County, so you can benchmark 26059 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 26059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26059.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26059, Triadelphia, 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

3,082

Population

63.7

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26059?

46.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$67,094

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$46,206

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,515

Total Housing Units

1,285

Occupied Units

230

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$191,700

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$917

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 145 business establishments in ZIP 26059, employing approximately 4,416 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,479,000.

145

Businesses

4,416

Employees

$209.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 49 33.8%
Accommodation and food services 32 22.1%
Other services (except public administration) 12 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.5%
Information 7 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Construction 4 2.8%
Manufacturing 4 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
26003 Wheeling, WV 43,002 3.1 mi
26060 Valley Grove, WV 1,881 3.3 mi
26074 West Liberty, WV 1,184 6.2 mi
26036 Dallas, WV 425 6.5 mi
15376 West Alexander, PA 1,740 6.0 mi
26032 Bethany, WV 1,243 9.0 mi
26075 Windsor Heights, WV 505 9.3 mi
26031 Benwood, WV 1,755 8.2 mi
43963 Tiltonsville, OH 1,362 8.9 mi
43971 Yorkville, OH 1,150 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26059 in?
ZIP code 26059 (Triadelphia) is located in Ohio County, West Virginia. Ohio County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ohio-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26059?
ZIP code 26059 in Triadelphia, WV has a population of 3,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26059?
The median household income in ZIP 26059 is $67,094, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26059?
The median home value in ZIP 26059 is $191,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26059 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26059?
ZIP code 26059 has 145 business establishments employing approximately 4,416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26059 are: Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (32), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26059?
In ZIP code 26059, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 26059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26059 is 25.9 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 26059?
In ZIP code 26059, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26059 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Triadelphia, WV

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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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