Wetzel County, WV ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Wetzel County, West Virginia. The Census Bureau counts 14,078 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,836 and a median home value of $107,900. Median household income ranges from $49,821 in 26055 to $66,190 in 26159. Its largest communities include New Martinsville, Paden City, Hundred, Pine Grove and Reader.
Wetzel County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 14,078 |
| Households | 6,113 |
| Median household income | $56,836 |
| Median home value | $107,900 |
| Median age | 45.3 |
| Median rent | $688 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,251 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 7,352 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,821 (26055) to $66,190 (26159) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $63,196 |
| Homeowners | 83.3% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 27 routes, 7,683 homes (12 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Wetzel County: 26159 ($66,190)
- Most residents: 26155 (8,003 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26055 (86.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26155 (28.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 26055 (12.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 26159 (40.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 26155 ($150,500)
Every ZIP code in Wetzel County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26155 | New Martinsville | 8,003 | 3,427 | $64,485 | $150,500 | 84.2% | 28.7% | 9.5% | 9 | 4,302 | 85% of its land |
| 26159 | Paden City | 2,446 | 968 | $66,190 | $104,100 | 84.6% | 28.7% | 4.1% | 2 | 1,128 | 68% of its land |
| 26055 | Proctor | 1,139 | 547 | $49,821 | — | 86.5% | 17.0% | 12.2% | 2 | 726 | 28% of its land |
| 26585 | Marion County | 977 | 300 | $62,333 | $171,300 | 73.3% | 37.0% | 0.8% | 1 | 195 | 33% of its land |
| 26581 | Littleton | 870 | 427 | — | $71,800 | 86.7% | 20.1% | 4.6% | 2 | 403 | 100% of its land |
| 26419 | Pine Grove | 758 | 301 | $47,443 | $93,400 | 63.1% | 43.2% | 7.8% | 2 | 287 | 100% of its land |
| 26562 | Burton | 721 | 222 | $55,603 | $87,300 | 86.9% | 66.2% | 1.7% | 3 | 289 | 68% of its land |
| 26377 | Jacksonburg | 654 | 294 | $51,198 | $99,000 | 82.3% | 19.4% | 2.9% | 2 | 266 | 68% of its land |
| 26575 | Hundred | 523 | 281 | $39,676 | $90,200 | 86.1% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 1 | 161 | 73% of its land |
| 26437 | Smithfield | 502 | 175 | — | $92,800 | 68.0% | 40.6% | 0.2% | 1 | 186 | 96% of its land |
| 26167 | Reader | 474 | 289 | $57,470 | $83,600 | 88.2% | 13.8% | 5.5% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 26348 | Folsom | 184 | 121 | — | $73,800 | 95.0% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 1 | 98 | 100% of its land |
| 26162 | Wetzel County | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 49 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Wetzel 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
- New Martinsville — 5,133 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Paden City — 2,415 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hundred — 371 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pine Grove — 367 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Reader — 193 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Jacksonburg — 181 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Smithfield — 113 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Littleton — 89 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wetzel County, WV?
- 26155, 26159, 26055, 26585, 26581, 26419, 26562, 26377, 26575, 26437, 26167, 26348 and 26162. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Wetzel County?
- 14,078 residents in 6,113 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Wetzel County?
- $56,836 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $49,821 (26055) to $66,190 (26159).
- Which Wetzel County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26159, at $66,190, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wetzel County?
- For the 12 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 27 carrier routes reaching 7,683 residential and 407 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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