26050 ZIP Code — Newell, WV

Hancock County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26050 is located in Newell, West Virginia, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,254 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26050

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 $81,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $26,133. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 26050 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,254

population

2.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26050 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26050

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26050. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26034 Chester (3.1 mi) 43968 Wellsville (4.5 mi) 43920 East Liverpool (5.5 mi) 26047 New Cumberland (5.7 mi) 15043 Georgetown (7.9 mi) 43964 Toronto (8 mi) 43932 Irondale (8.7 mi) 43930 Hammondsville (8.9 mi) 15059 Midland (9.1 mi) 15050 Hookstown (10.6 mi) 44432 Lisbon (11.5 mi) 15052 Industry (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,254
Population density	527 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	2.38 sq mi
Water area	1.96 sq mi
Latitude	40.6010
Longitude	-80.6180
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	67.2%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	33.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,254

Population

527

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$26,133

Median household income

$20,912

Per capita income

$81,000

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

51.3%

Home ownership

38.0%

Poverty rate

20.7%

Unemployment

335

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

135

45–54

140

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	22.2%
18 and over	976	77.8%
65 and over	277	22.1%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,217	97%
Asian	25	2%
Black or African American	9	0.7%
Two or more races	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	52.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	33.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	12.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 28.0%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	28.0%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
Median income	$26,133

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.2%

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,000
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	51.3%
Renter occupied	48.7%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	18.2%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	18.2%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	28.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	51.5%
3 bedrooms	24.4%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	10.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.0%
1 vehicle	53.6%
2 vehicles	15.7%
3 or more	3.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.8%
Electricity	29.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	26.5%
Cohabiting couple	51	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	154	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	235	39.2%
Households with children under 18	134	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	37.9%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	15.2%
Married	35.7%	27.4%
Separated	2.3%	14.5%
Widowed	1.7%	21.5%
Divorced	18.6%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 26.1%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	18.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	25.5%
High school	66	32.4%
College / grad school	48	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.4%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Public administration 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Construction 8.7%

Retail trade 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Professional & management 7.2%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.1%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.4%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	9.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 38.0%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 39.8%

Married-couple families 16.4%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.5%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.4%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	18.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	18.3%
18–64 years	31.8%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.9%
Public insurance	58.2%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,197	95.5%
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)	1,229	98.0%
Born in same state	1,229	98.0%
Born in different state	256	20.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	324	25.8%
Arab	147	11.7%
French	131	10.4%
German	75	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	32	2.6%
English	13	1%
Norwegian	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26050

What city is ZIP code 26050 in?

ZIP code 26050 is primarily assigned to Newell, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26050 in?

ZIP code 26050 falls within Hancock County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26050?

38% of residents in ZIP code 26050 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26050 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 26050 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26050?

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 26050 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 26050 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26050 in?

ZIP code 26050 observes the EST timezone.