26047 ZIP Code — New Cumberland, WV

Hancock County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26047 is located in New Cumberland, West Virginia, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 41.61 square miles and serves a population of 5,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26047

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $55,680. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) 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 26047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,706

population

41.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Cumberland	Acceptable
New Cumberland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43964 Toronto (4.5 mi) 26034 Chester (5 mi) 26050 Newell (5.7 mi) 15043 Georgetown (6.6 mi) 26062 Weirton (6.9 mi) 43932 Irondale (8.3 mi) 15050 Hookstown (9 mi) 43952 Steubenville (9.6 mi) 43968 Wellsville (9.6 mi) 43930 Hammondsville (10.8 mi) 43920 East Liverpool (10.8 mi) 43944 Richmond (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,706
Population density	137 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	41.61 sq mi
Water area	1.33 sq mi
Latitude	40.5208
Longitude	-80.5934
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	53.4%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	33.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,706

Population

137

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$55,680

Median household income

$32,683

Per capita income

$120,400

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

2,177

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

126

116

5–9

100

200

10–14

172

212

15–19

182

208

20–24

179

264

25–34

227

312

35–44

268

408

45–54

351

168

55–59

145

333

60–64

285

449

65–74

386

165

75–84

142

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,076	18.9%
18 and over	4,630	81.1%
65 and over	1,303	22.8%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,333	91.2%
Two or more races	351	6%
Hispanic or Latino	139	2.4%
Other race	12	0.2%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	33.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$55,680

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,400
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	15.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	33.8%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.1%
Electricity	41.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Fuel oil	10.2%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,261	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	217	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	422	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	501	20.9%
Households with children under 18	621	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,020	42.5%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	25.8%
Married	54.7%	51.7%
Separated	0.3%	1.6%
Widowed	4.0%	12.7%
Divorced	14.3%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	121	10.7%
Kindergarten	82	7.2%
Elementary school	440	38.9%
High school	367	32.4%
College / grad school	122	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Construction 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Retail trade 7.5%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 46.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.9%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	531	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.2%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,433	95.2%
Spanish	47	0.9%
Other Indo-European	12	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	35	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,680	99.5%
Born in same state	5,636	98.8%
Born in different state	2,774	48.6%
Foreign born	44	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	26	0.5%
Not a US citizen	10	38.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	810	14.2%
Arab	706	12.4%
French	566	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	149	2.6%
Irish	45	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26047

What city is ZIP code 26047 in?

ZIP code 26047 is primarily assigned to New Cumberland, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26047 in?

ZIP code 26047 falls within Hancock County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26047 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26047?

13% 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 26047 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 26047 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26047?

The median home value in ZIP code 26047 is $120,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 26047 in?

ZIP code 26047 observes the EST timezone.