Triadelphia, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26059
Ohio County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,082
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,094
- Median income Near-median income area
- $191,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Triadelphia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26059 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26059 covers 63.7 square miles in Triadelphia, Ohio County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,082 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26059 reports a modest median household income of $67,094 (16% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,206. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $191,700 (39% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $917.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Ohio County, so 26059 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 26059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Triadelphia, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26059.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 26059, Triadelphia, 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
3,082
Population
63.7
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26059?
46.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.5%
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?
$67,094
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$46,206
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26059 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Triadelphia, 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)
$67,094 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
1,515housing units
1,515
Total Housing Units
1,285
Occupied Units
230
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$191,700
Median Home Value
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26059 vs 26003 →
ZIP 26059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26003
Wheeling (26003)
43,002 residents
- 26059 3,082
Triadelphia (26059)
3,082 residents
- 26060 1,881
Valley Grove (26060)
1,881 residents
- 26031 1,755
Benwood (26031)
1,755 residents
- 15376 1,740
West Alexander (15376)
1,740 residents
- 43963 1,362
Tiltonsville (43963)
1,362 residents
- 26032 1,243
Bethany (26032)
1,243 residents
- 26074 1,184
West Liberty (26074)
1,184 residents
- 43971 1,150
Yorkville (43971)
1,150 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26059 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15376
West Alexander (15376)
$86,607 median income
- 26060
Valley Grove (26060)
$69,716 median income
- 26059
Triadelphia (26059)
$67,094 median income
- 26032
Bethany (26032)
$58,750 median income
- 26003
Wheeling (26003)
$57,703 median income
- 43963
Tiltonsville (43963)
$56,813 median income
- 26075
Windsor Heights (26075)
$53,750 median income
- 26074
West Liberty (26074)
$50,000 median income
- 43971
Yorkville (43971)
$49,327 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26059 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26059, 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 (3,082 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 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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