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McMechen, WV
City in Marshall County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26040.
Population
1,826
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,199
ZIP codes
1
McMechen and its ZIP codes
McMechen at a glance
- McMechen is about 43 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 85th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $40,446, 32% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,900 (40% below West Virginia) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for McMechen, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McMechen, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,446
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$96,900
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (316), Irish Americans (189), Scottish Americans (137).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for McMechen.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,143
10,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $8,012 per person
PPP loans
$696K
20 loans, 107 jobs reported
How people get to work
McMechen, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McMechen, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
359
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
113
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McMechen, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
25.9%
U.S. 12.8% +13.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in McMechen
1 in or overlapping McMechen. Population shown
Cities near McMechen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shadyside, OHVillage | 1.1 mi | 1 |
| BenwoodCity | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Glen DaleCity | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Bellaire, OHVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| MoundsvilleCity | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| BethlehemVillage | 5 mi | 3.5 |
| Neffs, OHCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4 |
| Bridgeport, OHVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Brookside, OHVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Wolfhurst, OHCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| TriadelphiaTown | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Lansing, OHCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WheelingCity | 7.3 mi | 13.6 |
| Blaine, OHCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Glencoe, OHCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Martins Ferry, OHCity | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McMechen, WV in?
- McMechen is in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in McMechen, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McMechen include 26040.
- What is the population of McMechen, WV?
- About 1,826 people live in McMechen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McMechen?
- Nearby places include Shadyside, OH (1.1 mi), Benwood (2.2 mi), Glen Dale (2.7 mi), Bellaire, OH (2.9 mi), Moundsville (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023