ZIP Code 26155
Post Office City: | New Martinsville, WV (View All Cities) |
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County: | Wetzel County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (9:36pm) |
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Area code: | 304 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 39.64, -80.83 ZIP (~5 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 26155
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- Primary/preferred city:
- New Martinsville, WV
- Acceptable:
- N Martinsvlle
Stats and Demographics for the 26155 ZIP Code
ZIP code 26155 is located in northern West Virginia and covers a slightly higher than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 26155 are primarily white. The number of seniors is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is extremely large. There are also a slightly higher than average number of single adults and a slightly less than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 26155 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
8,823 |
|
Population Density |
75 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
4,311 |
|
Median Home Value |
$90,700 |
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Land Area |
118.18 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
2.28 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
3,747 |
|
Median Household Income |
$42,823 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 45 | | Male Median Age: | 44 | | Female Median Age: | 46 | |
Male | 245 | 238 | 300 | 293 | 181 | 204 | 204 | 244 | 286 | 343 | 337 | 330 | 318 | 220 | 197 | 144 | 118 | 67 |
Female | 212 | 238 | 250 | 274 | 222 | 214 | 218 | 253 | 302 | 353 | 317 | 353 | 316 | 285 | 254 | 196 | 132 | 165 |
Total | 457 | 476 | 550 | 567 | 403 | 418 | 422 | 497 | 588 | 696 | 654 | 683 | 634 | 505 | 451 | 340 | 250 | 232 |
Under 5 | 245 | 212 | 457 |
5-9 | 238 | 238 | 476 |
10-14 | 300 | 250 | 550 |
15-19 | 293 | 274 | 567 |
20-24 | 181 | 222 | 403 |
25-29 | 204 | 214 | 418 |
30-34 | 204 | 218 | 422 |
35-39 | 244 | 253 | 497 |
40-44 | 286 | 302 | 588 |
45-49 | 343 | 353 | 696 |
50-54 | 337 | 317 | 654 |
55-59 | 330 | 353 | 683 |
60-64 | 318 | 316 | 634 |
65-69 | 220 | 285 | 505 |
70-74 | 197 | 254 | 451 |
75-79 | 144 | 196 | 340 |
80-84 | 118 | 132 | 250 |
85 Plus | 67 | 165 | 232 |
Male |
4,269 |
48% |
Female |
4,554 |
52% |
Gender
White |
8,689 |
98.5% |
Black Or African American |
18 |
0.2% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
9 |
0.1% |
Asian |
35 |
0.4% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
18 |
0.2% |
Two Or More Races |
54 |
0.6% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 33 | 195 | 378 | 577 | 643 | 532 | 346 | 132 |
Renter | 95 | 191 | 175 | 172 | 124 | 80 | 57 | 17 |
Total | 128 | 386 | 553 | 749 | 767 | 612 | 403 | 149 |
15-24 | 33 | 95 | 128 |
25-34 | 195 | 191 | 386 |
35-44 | 378 | 175 | 553 |
45-54 | 577 | 172 | 749 |
55-64 | 643 | 124 | 767 |
65-74 | 532 | 80 | 612 |
75-84 | 346 | 57 | 403 |
85 Plus | 132 | 17 | 149 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
1,923 |
51% |
Single Guardian |
584 |
16% |
Singles |
1,076 |
29% |
Singles With Roommate |
164 |
4% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
2,708 |
72% |
Households with Kids |
1,039 |
28% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 31 | 53 | 60 | 55 | 32 | 59 | 49 | 41 | 57 | 57 | 66 | 67 | 60 | 50 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 42 | 45 |
Female | 41 | 41 | 50 | 46 | 43 | 53 | 46 | 53 | 43 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 54 | 58 | 67 | 53 | 61 | 50 | 43 | 43 |
Total | 72 | 94 | 110 | 101 | 75 | 112 | 95 | 94 | 100 | 106 | 113 | 109 | 114 | 108 | 127 | 117 | 124 | 114 | 85 | 88 |
1 | 31 | 41 | 72 |
2 | 53 | 41 | 94 |
3 | 60 | 50 | 110 |
4 | 55 | 46 | 101 |
5 | 32 | 43 | 75 |
6 | 59 | 53 | 112 |
7 | 49 | 46 | 95 |
8 | 41 | 53 | 94 |
9 | 57 | 43 | 100 |
10 | 57 | 49 | 106 |
11 | 66 | 47 | 113 |
12 | 67 | 42 | 109 |
13 | 60 | 54 | 114 |
14 | 50 | 58 | 108 |
15 | 60 | 67 | 127 |
16 | 64 | 53 | 117 |
17 | 63 | 61 | 124 |
18 | 64 | 50 | 114 |
19 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
20 | 45 | 43 | 88 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 26155 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 26155 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier or the 1970s. Looking at 26155 real estate data, the median home value of $90,700 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 26155. Rentals in 26155 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 26155 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
8,699 |
98.6% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
109 |
1.2% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
15 |
0.2% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
1,306 |
30% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,530 |
35% |
Renter Occupied Households |
911 |
21% |
Households Vacant |
564 |
13% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
128 |
23% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
17 |
3% |
For Sale Only |
59 |
10% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
30 |
5% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
179 |
32% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
151 |
27% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
0 |
0% |
1 Bedroom |
204 |
27% |
2 Bedroom |
455 |
61% |
3+ Bedroom |
91 |
12% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $42,823 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 26155 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 26155 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 26155 can expect to fall in that range. There are a slightly smaller percentage of employees that have to travel over 45 minutes to reach their place of employment.
For more information, see New Martinsville, WV commute times.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
2,471 |
34% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
1,295 |
18% |
No Earnings |
3,462 |
48% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
2,471 |
34% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
1,295 |
18% |
No Earnings |
3,462 |
48% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
3,176 |
97% |
Public transportation |
0 |
0% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
72 |
2% |
Worked at Home |
32 |
1% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
946 |
14.9% |
High School Graduate |
4,161 |
65.4% |
Associate's degree |
491 |
7.7% |
Bachelor's degree |
467 |
7.3% |
Master's degree |
220 |
3.5% |
Professional school degree |
42 |
0.7% |
Doctorate degree |
35 |
0.6% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
1,395 |
87% |
Enrolled in Private School |
19 |
1% |
Not Enrolled in School |
191 |
12% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 26155
ZIP Code 26155 is in the Wetzel County School District. There are 3 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 26155.
New Martinsville School
20 E Benjamin Drive
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Wetzel County School District
Magnolia High School
601 Maple Avenue
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Wetzel County School District
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