26056 ZIP Code — New Manchester, WV

Hancock County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26056 is located in New Manchester, West Virginia, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 2.25 square miles and serves a population of 333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26056

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,200.

Median household income is $74,135. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

333

population

2.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Manchester	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	333
Population density	148 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	2.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.5383
Longitude	-80.5789
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	0.0%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	33.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

333

Population

148

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$74,135

Median household income

$32,785

Per capita income

$84,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	17.4%
18 and over	275	82.6%
65 and over	21	6.3%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	333	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	33.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.1%

$35k–$50k 42.1%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	42.1%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	22.4%
Median income	$74,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 48.6%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	79.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	67.3%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.6%
Electricity	17.8%
Fuel oil	12.1%
Wood	36.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	87.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	30	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	9.3%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	38.5%
Married	73.8%	54.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.2%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	65	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.0%

Manufacturing 26.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	39.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	26.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.4%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.4%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.1%
Public insurance	14.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	333	100.0%
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)	333	100.0%
Born in same state	333	100.0%
Born in different state	225	67.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	15.3%
Arab	34	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26056

What city is ZIP code 26056 in?

ZIP code 26056 is primarily assigned to New Manchester, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26056 in?

ZIP code 26056 falls within Hancock County, West Virginia.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26056?

The median home value in ZIP code 26056 is $84,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 26056?

ZIP code 26056 has an estimated population of 333 residents, with a density of 148 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26056?

The median household income in ZIP code 26056 is $74,135, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26056 in?

ZIP code 26056 observes the EST timezone.