PlainZIP

New Milton, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26411

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

707
4/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$158,600
Median home value
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Milton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26411 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26411 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Milton, Doddridge County, West Virginia, home to just 707 residents across 191.1 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26411 reports a modest median household income of $50,000 (13% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $52,941. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 13.4%. Median home value sits at $158,600 (15% above the state average), median rent at $823 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. To put 26411 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Doddridge County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 26411, New Milton, 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

707

Population

191.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26411?

50.2

Median Age

58.8%

Male

41.2%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$52,941

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26411 ranks nationally

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

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

343

Total Housing Units

254

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$158,600

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$823

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26411, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $938,000.

6

Businesses

16

Employees

$938K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 50.0%

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 26411 vs 26436 →

ZIP 26411 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 26411 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 26411 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 26411 ranks #6 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
26436 Smithburg, WV 204 8.5 mi
26321 Alum Bridge, WV 354 8.5 mi
26443 Troy, WV 258 7.7 mi
26456 West Union, WV 3,734 8.2 mi
26338 Camden, WV 629 8.0 mi
26426 Salem, WV 7,003 10.8 mi
26342 Coxs Mills, WV 509 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Doddridge County

26456 standard
West Union, WV
Pop: 3,734
26339 standard
Center Point, WV
Pop: 255
26436 standard
Smithburg, WV
Pop: 204

Related Areas

Doddridge County New Milton, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26411 in? ▼
ZIP code 26411 (New Milton) is located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. Doddridge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doddridge-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26411? ▼
ZIP code 26411 in New Milton, WV has a population of 707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26411? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26411 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26411? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26411 is $158,600, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26411? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26411 is White at 81.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26411? ▼
ZIP code 26411 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26411? ▼
In ZIP code 26411, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26411? ▼
In ZIP code 26411, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26411? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26411 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.