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ZIP Code 26055
New Martinsville, WV, Marshall County
Population
1,139
Land area
73.7sq mi
People per sq mi
15
City
New Martinsville
ZIP 26055 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26055 at a glance
- ZIP 26055 (New Martinsville) is 79% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,821, 16% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- Median rent is $754 a month.
Local data for ZIP 26055
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26055, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,821
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median rent
$754/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
5.0%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
32.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
16
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
807
$63.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$412K
12 loans
Campaign donations
$4,554
0% D, 52% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26055, 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
83° / 20°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26055, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 26055
ZIP codes near 26055
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 26039Cameron | 6.4 mi | 35.9 |
| 43915Clarington | 6.7 mi | 55.6 |
| 43931Hannibal | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| 43942Powhatan Point | 8 mi | 20.9 |
| 26155Reader | 8.4 mi | 113.9 |
| 43914Clarington | 8.9 mi | 0.6 |
| 26041Moundsville | 9.4 mi | 63 |
| 43716Beallsville | 12 mi | 65.1 |
| 43902Beallsville | 13 mi | 16.3 |
| 26033Cameron | 13 mi | 96.2 |
| 43946Sardis | 13 mi | 57.3 |
| 43947Shadyside | 13 mi | 17.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26055?
- ZIP code 26055 is in New Martinsville, WV (Marshall County).
- What county is ZIP code 26055 in?
- ZIP code 26055 is mostly in Marshall County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26055?
- About 1,139 people live in the 26055 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.