ZIP Code 26411

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New Milton · Doddridge County · West Virginia

Population
707

4/sq mi

Median income
$50,000

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$158,600

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.5%

Median age 50.2

Land area
191.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 26411 in New Milton, West Virginia has a population of 707. The median household income is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $158,600, 43% below the US average. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26411 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.1 square miles in New Milton, Doddridge County, West Virginia. The area is home to 707 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 26411 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26411 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $158,600 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $823 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26411 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Doddridge County, so you can benchmark 26411 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 →

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 26411, New Milton, 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

707

Population

191.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for New Milton, WV

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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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