West Union, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26456
Doddridge County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,734
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Union pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26456 covers 393.1 square miles in West Union, Doddridge County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,734 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26456 reports a modest median household income of $58,000 (0% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,653. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $164,400 (19% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $816.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Doddridge County, so 26456 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 26456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Union, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26456.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 26456, West Union, 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
3,734
Population
393.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26456?
50.7
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
3.3%
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?
$58,000
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$31,653
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26456 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
West Union, 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)
$58,000 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,537housing units
1,537
Total Housing Units
1,132
Occupied Units
405
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$816
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 26456, employing approximately 833 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,243,000.
53
Businesses
833
Employees
$56.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 11.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Information | 3 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 26456 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26456
West Union (26456)
3,734 residents
- 26320 1,000
Alma (26320)
1,000 residents
- 26411 707
New Milton (26411)
707 residents
- 26421 262
Pullman (26421)
262 residents
- 26436 204
Smithburg (26436)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26456 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26320
Alma (26320)
$70,476 median income
- 26456
West Union (26456)
$58,000 median income
- 26411
New Milton (26411)
$50,000 median income
- 26421
Pullman (26421)
$41,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26456 ranks #2 of 4 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 26456, 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 (3,734 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 26456 in?
ZIP code 26456 (West Union) 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 26456?
ZIP code 26456 in West Union, WV has a population of 3,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26456?
The median household income in ZIP 26456 is $58,000, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26456?
The median home value in ZIP 26456 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26456 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26456?
ZIP code 26456 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 833 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26456 are: Health care and social assistance (10), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26456?
In ZIP code 26456, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 26456?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26456 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26456?
In ZIP code 26456, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26456 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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