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Wallace, WV
Census-designated place in Harrison County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26448.
Population
277
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
195
ZIP codes
1
Wallace and its ZIP codes
Wallace at a glance
- Wallace is about 2.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Wallace, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Wallace.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,744
37,414 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,896
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$669M
FY 2026, $10,142 per person
PPP loans
$79.8K
3 loans, 19 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Wallace, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
162
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wallace, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Wallace
1 in or overlapping Wallace. Population shown
Cities near Wallace
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithfieldTown | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| LumberportTown | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| ReynoldsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Wolf SummitCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| SalemCity | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| HepzibahCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ShinnstonCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| SpelterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| GypsyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| ManningtonCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ClarksburgCity | 12 mi | 9.7 |
| JacksonburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| DespardCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| WorthingtonTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CarolinaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wallace, WV in?
- Wallace is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Wallace, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wallace include 26448.
- What is the population of Wallace, WV?
- About 277 people live in Wallace, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wallace?
- Nearby places include Smithfield (7.5 mi), Lumberport (8 mi), Reynoldsville (8.4 mi), Wolf Summit (8.7 mi), Salem (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023