Mineral Wells, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26150
Wood County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,309
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,786
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mineral Wells pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26150 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26150 (Mineral Wells, WV) fell -19.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 26150 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mineral Wells, Wood County, West Virginia, home to 6,309 residents across 119.9 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26150 reports a modest median household income of $61,786 (7% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,397. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $172,500 (25% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $824.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 26150 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 26150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mineral Wells, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26150.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 26150, Mineral Wells, 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
6,309
Population
119.9
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26150?
42.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
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?
$61,786
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$32,397
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26150 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Mineral Wells, 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)
$61,786 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
2,662housing units
2,662
Total Housing Units
2,420
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,500
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$824
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 26150, employing approximately 1,526 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,692,000.
104
Businesses
1,526
Employees
$82.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 18.3% |
| Construction | 15 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.9% |
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 26150 vs 26101 →
ZIP 26150 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26101
Parkersburg (26101)
29,999 residents
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
16,769 residents
- 26150 6,309
Mineral Wells (26150)
6,309 residents
- 26181 6,127
Washington (26181)
6,127 residents
- 26142 2,574
Davisville (26142)
2,574 residents
- 26133 1,415
Belleville (26133)
1,415 residents
- 26169 842
Rockport (26169)
842 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26150 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26150 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26133
Belleville (26133)
$74,917 median income
- 26181
Washington (26181)
$73,977 median income
- 26142
Davisville (26142)
$62,941 median income
- 26150
Mineral Wells (26150)
$61,786 median income
- 26169
Rockport (26169)
$57,813 median income
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
$54,331 median income
- 26101
Parkersburg (26101)
$48,710 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26150 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26150, 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 (6,309 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 26150 in?
ZIP code 26150 (Mineral Wells) is located in Wood County, West Virginia. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26150?
ZIP code 26150 in Mineral Wells, WV has a population of 6,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26150?
The median household income in ZIP 26150 is $61,786, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26150?
The median home value in ZIP 26150 is $172,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26150?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26150 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26150?
ZIP code 26150 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,526 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26150?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26150 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26150?
In ZIP code 26150, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 26150?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26150 is 20.7 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 26150?
In ZIP code 26150, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26150?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26150 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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