26031 ZIP Code — Benwood, WV

Marshall County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26031 is located in Benwood, West Virginia, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 5.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26031

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $42,132. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26031 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,662

population

5.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26031 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26031

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Benwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26040 Mcmechen (1.8 mi) 26038 Glen Dale (2.7 mi) 43906 Bellaire (5 mi) 26003 Wheeling (5.5 mi) 43947 Shadyside (6.4 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (7.5 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (8 mi) 26059 Triadelphia (8.3 mi) 26036 Dallas (8.5 mi) 26041 Moundsville (8.6 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (10.3 mi) 26060 Valley Grove (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,662
Population density	331 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	5.02 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	40.0062
Longitude	-80.7112
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,662

Population

331

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$42,132

Median household income

$24,149

Per capita income

$71,900

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

63.4%

Home ownership

25.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

572

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

25–34

35–44

141

45–54

118

55–59

132

60–64

110

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	237	14.3%
18 and over	1,425	85.7%
65 and over	291	17.5%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,595	95.1%
Two or more races	33	2%
Black or African American	32	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.5%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$42,132

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 54.3%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,900
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	63.4%
Renter occupied	36.6%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	0.2%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	16.4%
1939 or earlier	39.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	12.8%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	30.5%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	42.4%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.0%
Electricity	25.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	73	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	172	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	160	22.4%
Households with children under 18	171	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	29.9%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	27.0%
Married	45.3%	36.5%
Separated	0.4%	3.1%
Widowed	3.9%	17.5%
Divorced	7.9%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.5%
Kindergarten	3	1.3%
Elementary school	106	46.1%
High school	49	21.3%
College / grad school	64	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Retail trade 17.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Construction 8.7%

Other services 7.7%

Professional & management 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.9%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 25.5%

Under 18 years 38.0%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 22.3%

Female-led households 36.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,577	94.9%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,650	99.3%
Born in same state	1,632	98.2%
Born in different state	1,344	80.9%
Foreign born	18	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	1	8.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	217	13.1%
Arab	111	6.7%
French	82	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	3.3%
Irish	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	84.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26031

What city is ZIP code 26031 in?

ZIP code 26031 is primarily assigned to Benwood, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26031 in?

ZIP code 26031 falls within Marshall County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26031?

26% of residents in ZIP code 26031 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26031?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26031 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 26031 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26031?

The median home value in ZIP code 26031 is $71,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 26031 in?

ZIP code 26031 observes the EST timezone.