26155 ZIP Code — New Martinsville, WV

Wetzel County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26155 is located in New Martinsville, West Virginia, within Wetzel County. It covers approximately 113.91 square miles and serves a population of 7,833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26155

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,598. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 22 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26155 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,833

population

113.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26155 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26155

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26155. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Martinsville	Acceptable
New Martinsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26167 Reader (4.2 mi) 26055 Proctor (6.7 mi) 26419 Pine Grove (6.8 mi) 26159 Paden City (8 mi) 26581 Littleton (8.3 mi) 43946 Sardis (10.5 mi) 26377 Jacksonburg (11.3 mi) 43915 Clarington (11.7 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (12.4 mi) 26175 Sistersville (12.4 mi) 26437 Smithfield (13.6 mi) 26320 Alma (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,833
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	113.91 sq mi
Water area	1.83 sq mi
Latitude	39.6232
Longitude	-80.7576
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,833

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$53,598

Median household income

$29,386

Per capita income

$129,000

Median home value

$684

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

3,031

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

209

269

5–9

291

190

10–14

207

224

15–19

242

246

20–24

267

381

25–34

413

449

35–44

488

566

45–54

614

275

55–59

298

183

60–64

198

401

65–74

435

301

75–84

326

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,662	21.2%
18 and over	6,171	78.8%
65 and over	1,631	20.8%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,483	93.9%
Two or more races	290	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	138	1.7%
Other race	49	0.6%
Asian	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.6%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$53,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.5%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,000
Median rent / month	$684
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	20.8%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	15.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.1%
Electricity	20.1%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,424	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	254	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	709	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	771	24.4%
Households with children under 18	773	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,135	35.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	26.0%
Married	50.4%	46.1%
Separated	0.7%	1.6%
Widowed	5.6%	14.4%
Divorced	12.8%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 45.7%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	141	9.4%
Kindergarten	62	4.1%
Elementary school	737	49.2%
High school	413	27.6%
College / grad school	144	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Retail trade 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 5.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 6.4%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	445	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,432	94.9%
Spanish	18	0.2%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,786	99.4%
Born in same state	7,756	99.0%
Born in different state	6,300	80.4%
Foreign born	30	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	47	0.6%
Not a US citizen	29	61.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,044	13.3%
French	791	10.1%
Arab	700	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	48	0.6%
German	9	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26155

What city is ZIP code 26155 in?

ZIP code 26155 is primarily assigned to New Martinsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26155 in?

ZIP code 26155 falls within Wetzel County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26155 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 26155 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26155?

The median home value in ZIP code 26155 is $129,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26155?

Health data for ZIP code 26155 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 26155?

ZIP code 26155 has an estimated population of 7,833 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26155 in?

ZIP code 26155 observes the EST timezone.