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 Moderate-density area
- $64,485
- Median income Near-median income area
- $150,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,162. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $150,500 (9% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $691; 84.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wetzel County, so 26155 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 26155
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Martinsville, WV
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$34,162
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26155 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
New Martinsville, 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)
$64,485 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
3,919housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 26155
New Martinsville (26155)
8,823 residents
- 26055 1,756
Proctor (26055)
1,756 residents
- 43915 1,495
Clarington (43915)
1,495 residents
- 26419 1,131
Pine Grove (26419)
1,131 residents
- 26167 865
Reader (26167)
865 residents
- 26377 700
Jacksonburg (26377)
700 residents
- 43931 272
Hannibal (43931)
272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26155 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26155 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43931
Hannibal (43931)
$78,241 median income
- 43915
Clarington (43915)
$74,405 median income
- 26155
New Martinsville (26155)
$64,485 median income
- 26167
Reader (26167)
$57,470 median income
- 26377
Jacksonburg (26377)
$51,198 median income
- 26055
Proctor (26055)
$49,821 median income
- 26419
Pine Grove (26419)
$47,443 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26155, 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 (8,823 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 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.
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