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Doddridge County
New Milton, WV
26411
26411 ZIP Code — New Milton, WV
Doddridge County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26411 is located in
New Milton ,
West Virginia ,
within Doddridge County .
It covers approximately 78.85 square miles and serves a population of
817 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26411
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 $156,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
The gap between median ($45,900) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 26411 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
817
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
017
Geography
Land area
78.85 sq mi
Water area
0.17 sq mi
Latitude
39.1781
Longitude
-80.7180
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
52.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
20.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
6.7%
18.9%
15.8%
Over $200k
3.7%
8.1%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,900
Median household income
$156,100
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 98 12.0% 18 and over 719 88.0% 65 and over 222 27.2% Median age 40.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 784 92.2% Hispanic or Latino 33 3.9% Two or more races 33 3.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.6%
52.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
20.7%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
6.7%
18.9%
15.8%
Over $200k
3.7%
8.1%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 2.4% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 36.6% $50k–$75k 15.2% $75k–$100k 3.1% $100k–$150k 20.0% $200k+ 6.2% Median income $45,900
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $156,100 Median rent / month $754 Owner occupied 69.7% Renter occupied 30.3% Vacant 29.6% Single-family detached 86.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.6% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.9% 2000–2009 1.9% 1990–1999 11.9% 1980–1989 4.9% 1970–1979 7.8% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 44.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.7% 2 bedrooms 24.3% 3 bedrooms 55.6% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 41.4% 2 vehicles 31.0% 3 or more 27.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 82.4% Electricity 9.0% Propane / LP gas 8.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 170 58.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 72 24.8% Female householder, no spouse 48 16.6% Households with children under 18 31 10.7% Households with seniors (65+) 151 52.1% Average household size 2.82
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 38.1% Married 44.1% 48.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 11.5% Divorced 33.5% 2.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.0% Bachelor's or higher 11.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 7.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 47 37.6% High school 9 7.2% College / grad school 60 48.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.4%
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Public administration
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.2%
Professional & management
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 13.1% Service 50.2% Sales & office 12.6% Natural resources & construction 24.1% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.4% Government 13.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.8% Carpool 29.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 10.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 37.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.1% Retirement income 37.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.2% High blood pressure 44.3% High cholesterol 40.9% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 38.1% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 11.9% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.9% Binge drinking 11.8% No physical activity 30.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.8% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 21.4% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.9% Visited dentist 58.3% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 18.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 89 12.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 1.6% 65 and over 62.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.1% Public insurance 36.2% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 12.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 784 96.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 799 97.8% Born in same state 799 97.8% Born in different state 640 78.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 18 2.2% Not a US citizen 18 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 283 34.6% English 95 11.6%
Ancestry Count % French 17 2.1% Arab 14 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.5% Internet access 80.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26411
What city is ZIP code 26411 in?
ZIP code 26411 is primarily assigned to New Milton, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26411 in?
ZIP code 26411 falls within Doddridge County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26411 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 26411 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26411 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 26411 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26411?
11% 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 26411 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 26411 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 26411 in?
ZIP code 26411 observes the EST timezone.
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