26050 ZIP Code – Newell, West Virginia
26050 is a ZIP code serving Newell, West Virginia in Hancock County with a population of approximately 1,254 residents. At $26,133, the median household income here runs well below the West Virginia average and well below the U.S. average. At $81,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 64.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $701 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 23.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 43.2, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26034, 43968, 26047.
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ZIP 26050 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26050 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,254 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $26k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $81k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $701 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 23.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 37.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.7% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26034 – Chester
- 43968 – Wellsville
- 26047 – New Cumberland
- 43961 – Stratton
- 43920 – East Liverpool
- 26056 – New Manchester
- 43926 – Empire
- 15043 – Georgetown
- 43932 – Irondale
- 43930 – Hammondsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26034 | CHESTER | 4,316 | $53,760 |
| 43968 | WELLSVILLE | 5,903 | $59,473 |
| 26047 | NEW CUMBERLAND | 5,706 | $55,680 |
| 43961 | STRATTON | 239 | $38,333 |
| 43920 | EAST LIVERPOOL | 21,462 | $47,277 |