Zip code 26056: New Manchester, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26056?

26056 is assigned to New Manchester, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26056 in?

26056 is in Hancock County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26056?

About 233 people live in 26056, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26056?

The median household income in 26056 is $54,286.

Q: What zip codes are near 26056?

The closest zip codes to 26056 are 26047, 43926, 43961, 15043, 43964.

Residential delivery areaHancock CountyEastern Time

Population

233

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$85K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.3 sq mi

104 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26056

26056 is a small-town zip code in New Manchester, West Virginia (Hancock County), covering 2.3 sq mi of land. About 233 people live here, or 104 per square mile. The median resident is 41.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $54,286 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $85,100, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in education; production and manufacturing; and management.

How 26056 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 233 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%27th of 661 in WV
Government workers27.7%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%160th of 650 in WV
Tech workers5.9%
85th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%23rd of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy13.4%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%406th of 661 in WV
Median age41.7
70th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7439th of 661 in WV
Work from home14.3%
58th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%81st of 650 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher31.5%
49th
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%79th of 662 in WV
Broadband access91.7%
46th
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%166th of 661 in WV
Population density104/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi194th of 663 in WV
Median household income$54,286
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608288th of 540 in WV
Per capita income$26,384
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203386th of 659 in WV
Residents 65 and older10.7%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%596th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers5.9%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%445th of 650 in WV
Median earnings per worker$33,607
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162471st of 615 in WV
Diversity index9
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3293rd of 663 in WV
Population233
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373579th of 663 in WV
Median home value$85,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600434th of 550 in WV
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%627th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%488th of 652 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%564th of 662 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%590th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%358th of 663 in WV
Residents under 187.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%580th of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%486th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.333
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471521st of 656 in WV

Measure	26056	Hancock	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	74.5%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	27th of 661
Government workers	27.7%	16.6%	20.3%	14.5%	97th	160th of 650
Tech workers	5.9%	2.3%	2.2%	3.8%	85th	23rd of 650
Housing vacancy	13.4%	9.7%	15.4%	10.1%	83rd	406th of 661
Median age	41.7	47	42.7	38.9	70th	439th of 661
Work from home	14.3%	10.1%	9.1%	15.1%	58th	81st of 650
Bachelor's degree or higher	31.5%	19.9%	24.1%	35.7%	49th	79th of 662
Broadband access	91.7%	87.7%	86.1%	91%	46th	166th of 661
Population density	104/sq mi	344/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	194th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,286	$61,466	$59,608	$80,734	13th	288th of 540
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,384	$37,064	$34,203	$44,673	11th	386th of 659
Residents 65 and older	10.7%	24.6%	21%	17.2%	11th	596th of 663
Healthcare workers	5.9%	11.1%	12.5%	9.7%	7th	445th of 650
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,607	$43,285	$43,162	$49,666	6th	471st of 615
Diversity index	9	15.2	19.3	61.4	3rd	293rd of 663
Population	233	28,431	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	579th of 663
Median home value	$85,100	$130,800	$162,600	$332,700	1st	434th of 550
Poverty rateStrength	0%	14.5%	16.7%	12.5%	1st	627th of 661
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	8.4%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	488th of 652
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	564th of 662
Veterans	0%	8.2%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	590th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	358th of 663
Residents under 18	7.7%	18.4%	20%	22%	1st	580th of 663
Self-employed workers	0%	6.7%	6.8%	10%	1st	486th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.333	0.466	0.471	0.483	1st	521st of 656

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

23%

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

29%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

41.7

Under 18

7.7%

65 and over

10.7%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 84
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 88.1%
Married couples: 88.1%
Living alone: 11.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

$50–75k

42%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

26056

$54,286

Hancock Co.

$61,466

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,384

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.333

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26056

$85,100

Hancock Co.

$130,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26056

—

Hancock Co.

$771

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 97
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 13.4%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

32%

20–29

31%

30–44

18%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

37%

Production

29%

Management

12%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Computer and math

Healthcare

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

37%

Manufacturing

29%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Retail

10%

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,607

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26056	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$19,545	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

56%

Some college

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

31%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 91.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 78.6%
No internet access: 8.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): New Manchester
State: West Virginia
County: Hancock County
Center point: 40.5170° N, 80.5702° W
Land area: 2.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26056

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26047	New Cumberland, WV	1.3 mi	5,357	$58,641	$158,100
43926	Empire, OH	2.8 mi	252	$45,938	—
43961	Stratton, OH	3.2 mi	221	$39,500	$60,700
15043	Georgetown, PA	4.9 mi	2,253	$87,672	$234,700
43964	Toronto, OH	5.5 mi	8,952	$60,365	$132,800
26034	Chester, WV	5.7 mi	4,664	$56,556	$138,400
26062	Weirton, WV	6.6 mi	20,578	$60,702	$134,700
26050	Newell, WV	6.8 mi	1,357	$50,139	$83,900
15050	Hookstown, PA	7.3 mi	2,155	$91,406	$209,800
43952	Steubenville, OH	9 mi	17,836	$47,624	$124,300
43932	Irondale, OH	9.3 mi	1,008	$54,531	$152,000
43968	Wellsville, OH	10 mi	6,623	$59,200	$102,500

Questions about 26056

What city is zip code 26056?

26056 is assigned to New Manchester, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26056 in?

26056 is in Hancock County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26056?

About 233 people live in 26056, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26056 in?

26056 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26056?

The median household income in 26056 is $54,286.

What zip codes are near 26056?

The closest zip codes to 26056 are 26047, 43926, 43961, 15043, 43964.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26056, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.