Hancock County, WV ZIP Codes
5 ZIP codes cover all or part of Hancock County, West Virginia: 26062, 26047, 26034, 26050 and 26056. The Census Bureau counts 28,431 residents in the county, with a median household income of $61,466 and a median home value of $130,800. Median household income ranges from $50,139 in 26050 to $60,702 in 26062. Its largest communities include Weirton, Chester, Newell and New Cumberland.
Hancock County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,431 |
| Households | 12,824 |
| Median household income | $61,466 |
| Median home value | $130,800 |
| Median age | 47 |
| Median rent | $771 |
All 5 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 32,189 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,812 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,139 (26050) to $60,702 (26062) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $59,312 |
| Homeowners | 72.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 28 routes, 14,645 homes (4 of 5 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Hancock County: 26062 ($60,702)
- Most residents: 26062 (20,578 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26047 (76.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26050 (33.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 26050 (14.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 26050 (39.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 26047 ($158,100)
Every ZIP code in Hancock County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26062 | Weirton | 20,578 | 9,545 | $60,702 | $134,700 | 71.1% | 20.6% | 8.6% | 17 | 10,395 | 77% of its land |
| 26047 | New Cumberland | 5,357 | 2,359 | $58,641 | $158,100 | 76.9% | 21.7% | 12.1% | 4 | 2,569 | 100% of its land |
| 26034 | Chester | 4,664 | 2,217 | $56,556 | $138,400 | 76.5% | 24.0% | 10.1% | 5 | 2,015 | 100% of its land |
| 26050 | Newell | 1,357 | 607 | $50,139 | $83,900 | 64.9% | 33.3% | 14.9% | 2 | 538 | 100% of its land |
| 26056 | New Manchester | 233 | 84 | $54,286 | $85,100 | 100.0% | 13.1% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Hancock County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Weirton — 18,647 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chester — 2,179 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Newell — 1,246 residents · 1 ZIP code
- New Cumberland — 943 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Hancock County, WV?
- 26062, 26047, 26034, 26050 and 26056. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Hancock County?
- 28,431 residents in 12,824 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Hancock County?
- $61,466 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,139 (26050) to $60,702 (26062).
- Which Hancock County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26062, at $60,702, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Hancock County?
- For the 4 of 5 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 28 carrier routes reaching 14,645 residential and 871 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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