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Newell, WV
Census-designated place in Hancock County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26050.
Population
1,246
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,524
ZIP codes
1
Newell and its ZIP codes
Newell at a glance
- Newell is about 21 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,278, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,100 (46% below West Virginia) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Newell, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newell, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,278
Poverty rate
25.8%
Median home value
$88,100
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (447), Italian Americans (203), German Americans (165).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Newell.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,893
8,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,263
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Newell, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.8%
- Carpooled27.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.2%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newell, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newell, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Newell
1 in or overlapping Newell. Population shown
Cities near Newell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East Liverpool, OHCity | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| La Croft, OHCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| ChesterCity | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| Wellsville, OHVillage | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Glenmoor, OHCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Glasgow, PABorough | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Calcutta, OHCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 12.2 |
| Georgetown, PABorough | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Stratton, OHVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Hookstown, PABorough | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Irondale, OHVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| New CumberlandCity | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Empire, OHVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Midland, PABorough | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Ohioville, PABorough | 8.3 mi | 23.3 |
| Shippingport, PABorough | 9.4 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newell, WV in?
- Newell is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Newell, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newell include 26050.
- What is the population of Newell, WV?
- About 1,246 people live in Newell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newell?
- Nearby places include East Liverpool, OH (1.5 mi), La Croft, OH (1.8 mi), Chester (2.1 mi), Wellsville, OH (3.4 mi), Glenmoor, OH (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023