Checked
ZIP Code 26456
West Union, WV, Doddridge County
Population
2,998
Land area
142sq mi
People per sq mi
21
City
West Union
ZIP 26456 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26456 at a glance
- ZIP 26456 (West Union) is 71% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,000, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for ZIP 26456
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26456, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,000
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
31.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
53
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
833
$56.24M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.71M
24 loans
Campaign donations
$2,819
10% D, 47% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26456, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26456, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities in ZIP 26456
ZIP codes near 26456
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 26436West Union | 2.4 mi | 2.6 |
| 26411West Union | 7.5 mi | 78.9 |
| 26415Pennsboro | 9.7 mi | 101 |
| 26426Salem | 10 mi | 136.4 |
| 26320Middlebourne | 10 mi | 58.6 |
| 26421Pullman | 11 mi | 17.1 |
| 26339Smithfield | 13 mi | 18.4 |
| 26149Middlebourne | 14 mi | 72.1 |
| 26325Auburn | 14 mi | 24.2 |
| 26443Auburn | 14 mi | 20.9 |
| 26321Sand Fork | 15 mi | 23.9 |
| 26327Pullman | 15 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26456?
- ZIP code 26456 is in West Union, WV (Doddridge County).
- What county is ZIP code 26456 in?
- ZIP code 26456 is mostly in Doddridge County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26456?
- About 2,998 people live in the 26456 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.