26040 ZIP Code — Mcmechen, WV

Marshall County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26040 is located in Mcmechen, West Virginia, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 0.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26040

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 $85,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $53,000. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,889

population

0.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mcmechen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26038 Glen Dale (1.7 mi) 26031 Benwood (1.8 mi) 43906 Bellaire (4.1 mi) 43947 Shadyside (4.7 mi) 26003 Wheeling (7.3 mi) 26041 Moundsville (7.3 mi) 43912 Bridgeport (8.3 mi) 43933 Jacobsburg (8.9 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (9.1 mi) 26036 Dallas (9.2 mi) 26059 Triadelphia (9.9 mi) 43942 Powhatan Point (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,889
Population density	2,519 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	0.75 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	39.9859
Longitude	-80.7310
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.5%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,889

Population

2,519

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$53,000

Median household income

$27,654

Per capita income

$85,800

Median home value

$556

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

29.0%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

706

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

123

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

201

25–34

132

110

35–44

150

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	507	26.8%
18 and over	1,382	73.2%
65 and over	267	14.1%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,634	85.3%
Two or more races	227	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.4%
Other race	15	0.8%
Asian	10	0.5%
Black or African American	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	54.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	27.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	15.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.5%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$53,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.8%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,800
Median rent / month	$556
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	50.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	49.6%
3 bedrooms	33.4%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	24.9%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	239	35.8%
Cohabiting couple	110	16.5%
Male householder, no spouse	109	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	210	31.4%
Households with children under 18	215	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	29.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	30.1%
Married	32.7%	37.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	11.5%
Divorced	11.6%	20.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	10.7%
Kindergarten	37	7.2%
Elementary school	231	45.0%
High school	136	26.5%
College / grad school	54	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Professional & management 8.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Information 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	29.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.6%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	0.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	7.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 29.0%

Under 18 years 64.0%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.1%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	14.8%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	61.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.2%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,803	95.4%
Spanish	16	0.9%
Other Indo-European	14	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,865	98.7%
Born in same state	1,852	98.0%
Born in different state	1,465	77.6%
Foreign born	13	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.3%
Not a US citizen	22	91.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	330	17.5%
French	309	16.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	4%
English	12	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26040

What city is ZIP code 26040 in?

ZIP code 26040 is primarily assigned to Mcmechen, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26040 in?

ZIP code 26040 falls within Marshall County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26040?

29% of residents in ZIP code 26040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26040?

The median home value in ZIP code 26040 is $85,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 26040?

ZIP code 26040 has an estimated population of 1,889 residents, with a density of 2,512 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26040?

The median household income in ZIP code 26040 is $53,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26040 in?

ZIP code 26040 observes the EST timezone.