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New Martinsville, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26155

Wetzel County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,823
29/sq mi
$64,485
Median income
$150,500
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Martinsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26155 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26155 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, home to 8,823 residents across 306.4 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26155 reports a modest median household income of $64,485 (12% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,162. Poverty here runs at 11.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $150,500 for a typical home value (9% above the state average), with rent averaging $691 a month; 84.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26155, plus 6 more within Wetzel 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 26155

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Martinsville, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26155.

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 26155, New Martinsville, 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

8,823

Population

306.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26155?

44.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$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

How ZIP 26155 ranks nationally

New Martinsville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,485 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26155 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 26155 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26155 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 26155 ranks #3 of 7 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
26167 Reader, WV 865 5.4 mi
26055 Proctor, WV 1,756 8.5 mi
43931 Hannibal, OH 272 6.4 mi
26419 Pine Grove, WV 1,131 7.6 mi
43915 Clarington, OH 1,495 11.3 mi
26377 Jacksonburg, WV 700 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wetzel County

26159 standard
Paden City, WV
Pop: 2,745
26419 standard
Pine Grove, WV
Pop: 1,131
26581 standard
Littleton, WV
Pop: 1,104
26167 standard
Reader, WV
Pop: 865
26575 standard
Hundred, WV
Pop: 827
26377 standard
Jacksonburg, WV
Pop: 700

Related Areas

Wetzel County New Martinsville, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26155 in? ▼
ZIP code 26155 (New Martinsville) is located in Wetzel County, West Virginia. Wetzel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wetzel-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26155? ▼
ZIP code 26155 in New Martinsville, WV has a population of 8,823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26155? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26155 is $64,485, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26155? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26155 is $150,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26155? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26155 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26155? ▼
ZIP code 26155 has 222 business establishments employing approximately 2,990 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26155? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26155 are: Retail trade (50), Health care and social assistance (35), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26155? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26155 increased by 3.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 50%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26155? ▼
In ZIP code 26155, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 26155? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26155 is 23.6 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 26155? ▼
In ZIP code 26155, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26155? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26155 is 11.7% 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.