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 Low-density area
- $50,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $158,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,941. Unemployment is 13.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $158,600 (15% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $823; 71.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Doddridge County, so 26411 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 →
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
Who lives in ZIP 26411?
50.2
Median Age
58.8%
Male
41.2%
Female
4.3%
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?
$50,000
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$52,941
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26411 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
New Milton, 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)
$50,000 36th percentile higher than 36% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
343housing units
343
Total Housing Units
254
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,600
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 26426
Salem (26426)
7,003 residents
- 26456
West Union (26456)
3,734 residents
- 26411 707
New Milton (26411)
707 residents
- 26338 629
Camden (26338)
629 residents
- 26342 509
Coxs Mills (26342)
509 residents
- 26321 354
Alum Bridge (26321)
354 residents
- 26443 258
Troy (26443)
258 residents
- 26436 204
Smithburg (26436)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26411 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26411 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26321
Alum Bridge (26321)
$103,967 median income
- 26338
Camden (26338)
$87,301 median income
- 26443
Troy (26443)
$61,953 median income
- 26456
West Union (26456)
$58,000 median income
- 26426
Salem (26426)
$56,163 median income
- 26411
New Milton (26411)
$50,000 median income
- 26342 $31,192
Coxs Mills (26342)
$31,192 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26411, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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