ZIP Code 26155
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New Martinsville · Wetzel County · West Virginia
- Population
- 8,823
- Median income
- $64,485
- Median home value
- $150,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.2%
- Land area
- 306.4 sq mi
29/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.4
New York
ZIP code 26155 in New Martinsville, West Virginia has a population of 8,823. The median household income is $64,485, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $150,500, 46% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26155 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 306.4 square miles in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia. The area is home to 8,823 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 26155 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26155 sits at $64,485 (12% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,162. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $150,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26155 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wetzel County, so you can benchmark 26155 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 26155
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26155.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26155, New Martinsville, 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
8,823
Population
306.4
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26155?
44.4
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.6%
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?
$64,485
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$34,162
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,919
Total Housing Units
3,427
Occupied Units
492
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state
$691
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.2%
YoY Change (2023)
150
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+50%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26155 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +50% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.7% | 127 |
| 2020 | +0.3% | 127 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 142 |
| 2022 | +2.6% | 146 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 150 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 222 business establishments in ZIP 26155, employing approximately 2,990 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,801,000.
222
Businesses
2,990
Employees
$121.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 50 | 22.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.0% |
| Information | 8 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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