26059 ZIP Code — Triadelphia, WV

Ohio County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26059 is located in Triadelphia, West Virginia, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 23.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,580 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26059

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,191) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26059 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,580
population
23.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26059 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26059

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City Status
Triadelphia Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26060 Valley Grove (2.4 mi) 26003 Wheeling (3.4 mi) 15376 West Alexander (5.8 mi) 26036 Dallas (7.6 mi) 26031 Benwood (8.3 mi) 26032 Bethany (8.3 mi) 43963 Tiltonsville (9.1 mi) 15323 Claysville (9.3 mi) 43971 Yorkville (9.4 mi) 43935 Martins Ferry (9.8 mi) 26040 Mcmechen (9.9 mi) 26038 Glen Dale (9.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,580
Population density 111 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 069
Geography
Land area 23.31 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 40.0726
Longitude -80.5815
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 39.3% 50.0% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 31.4% 26.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 18.7% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.9% 4.4% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,580
Population
111
People per sq mi
49.3
Median age
$63,191
Median household income
$39,699
Per capita income
$136,300
Median home value
$913
Median monthly rent
79.6%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
1,208
Housing units
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
12
69
5–9
76
81
10–14
88
71
15–19
77
36
20–24
39
124
25–34
136
139
35–44
153
148
45–54
162
143
55–59
157
180
60–64
197
149
65–74
163
49
75–84
54
32
85+
35
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1847018.2%
18 and over2,11081.8%
65 and over48218.7%
Median age49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Two or more races 2.1%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
GroupCount%
White2,49896.8%
Two or more races542.1%
Black or African American180.7%
Asian100.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.3% 50.0% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 31.4% 26.9% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 18.7% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.9% 4.4% 3.1%
Under $10k 2.6%
$10k–$15k 7.3%
$15k–$25k 8.8%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 20.8%
$75k–$100k 10.4%
$100k–$150k 14.6%
$150k–$200k 6.2%
$200k+ 8.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.6%
$10k–$15k7.3%
$15k–$25k8.8%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k20.8%
$75k–$100k10.4%
$100k–$150k14.6%
$150k–$200k6.2%
$200k+8.6%
Median income$63,191

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.9%
$50k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 24.5%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k–$300k 27.2%
$300k–$500k 9.1%
$500k–$1M 0.9%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$136,300
Median rent / month$913
Owner occupied79.6%
Renter occupied20.4%
Vacant24.8%
Single-family detached70.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.3%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.50

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201912.5%
2000–20092.7%
1990–199911.0%
1980–19899.0%
1970–197920.9%
1960–196911.0%
1950–195912.0%
1940–19497.8%
1939 or earlier13.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom8.3%
2 bedrooms25.8%
3 bedrooms49.1%
4 bedrooms12.3%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.7%
1 vehicle23.9%
2 vehicles42.8%
3 or more23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.6%
Electricity51.2%
Propane / LP gas2.7%
Fuel oil3.4%
Wood3.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family57453.5%
Cohabiting couple272.5%
Male householder, no spouse14813.8%
Female householder, no spouse32430.2%
Households with children under 1827525.6%
Households with seniors (65+)37334.8%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.4%27.0%
Married66.4%50.2%
Separated0.1%1.5%
Widowed3.7%13.3%
Divorced6.3%8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 8.9%
HS graduate 31.7%
Some college, no degree 12.5%
Associate's degree 10.5%
Bachelor's degree 19.1%
Graduate / professional 15.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.4%
Bachelor's or higher34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4711.2%
Kindergarten174.0%
Elementary school19646.7%
High school15336.4%
College / grad school71.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%
Retail trade 14.7%
Construction 12.8%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Other services 7.2%
Professional & management 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Public administration 4.0%
Transportation & utilities 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.0%
Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.1%
Service13.5%
Sales & office24.1%
Natural resources & construction10.9%
Production & transportation15.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.9%
Government12.9%
Self-employed3.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone89.1%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home7.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.7

Poverty

All people 12.0%
Under 18 years 5.1%
18 and over 13.5%
Married-couple families 5.9%
Female-led households 23.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.7%
Retirement income27.2%
Supplemental Security8.3%
Cash public assistance3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP13.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.4%
High blood pressure39.3%
High cholesterol36.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis34.3%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.3%
Binge drinking13.5%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.1%
Depression26.4%
Fair or poor health16.8%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health12.5%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.7%
Visited dentist62.4%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss14.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1788.4%
Disability%
Any disability13.6%
Under 1813.6%
18–64 years10.0%
65 and over25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.4%
Public insurance41.8%
No insurance5.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,55899.1%
Spanish150.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander150.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,57099.6%
Born in same state2,55399.0%
Born in different state1,90673.9%
Foreign born170.7%
Naturalized citizen100.4%
Not a US citizen10100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian49619.2%
French40615.7%
Arab1525.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish752.9%
English170.7%
German90.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.6%
Internet access89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26059

What city is ZIP code 26059 in?

ZIP code 26059 is primarily assigned to Triadelphia, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26059 in?

ZIP code 26059 falls within Ohio County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26059 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 26059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26059?

The median home value in ZIP code 26059 is $136,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 26059?

ZIP code 26059 has an estimated population of 2,580 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26059?

The median household income in ZIP code 26059 is $63,191, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26059 in?

ZIP code 26059 observes the EST timezone.

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