ZIP Code 26031 - Benwood West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 26031 is located in Benwood West Virginia. Portions of 26031 are also in McMechen. 26031 is entirely within Marshall County. Regionally, 26031 is located in the Parkersburg-Wheeling-Steubenville Area.
ZIP Code 26031 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Benwood |
| Primary County | Marshall County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,662 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 26031 Map
26031 Demographics
26031 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26031 is White. The current unemployment level in 26031 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,662 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.16% |
| Population Density | 325 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 763 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $35,580 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $137,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.24% |
26031 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,693 | 97.24% |
| Black | 32 | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
26031 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 97 | 9.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 66 | 6.37% |
| High School Diploma | 533 | 51.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 3 | 0.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 49 | 4.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 173 | 16.7% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 9.75% |
| Masters Degree | 14 | 1.35% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
26031 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.00381088, -80.71826935 |
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| Cities/Towns in 26031 | |
| Region | Parkersburg-Wheeling-Steubenville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Wheeling, WV-OH |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
26031 Schools
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26031 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 70a - Permian Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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