ZIP code 26040: Mcmechen, WV
26040 is a ZIP code in Mcmechen, West Virginia, mainly in Marshall County, part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area. About 1,899 people live here.
- Population
- 1,899
- Median household income
- $39,444
- Typical home value
- $97,600+24.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $595gross, per month
- Median age
- 34.1
- Homeowners
- 62.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26040 details
| City | Mcmechen |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marshall County |
| Metro area | Wheeling, WV-OH |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi, plus 0.3 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 2,532 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.98358, -80.73138 |
Median rent in 26040 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $539/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $725/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,281/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 26040
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26038 | Glen Dale, WV | 1.4 mi | 2,752 |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 1.7 mi | 1,770 |
| 43947 | Shadyside, OH | 3.7 mi | 4,893 |
| 43906 | Bellaire, OH | 4.5 mi | 7,779 |
| 43940 | Neffs, OH | 6.0 mi | 304 |
| 26041 | Moundsville, WV | 6.8 mi | 15,254 |
| 43934 | Lansing, OH | 7.2 mi | 135 |
| 26003 | Wheeling, WV | 7.3 mi | 39,982 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26040?
A typical home in ZIP code 26040 is worth about $97,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $39,444 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $97,600 homeWhat can a $39,444 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26040
What city is ZIP code 26040?
ZIP code 26040 is in Mcmechen, WV, in Marshall County.
What county is ZIP code 26040 in?
26040 is mainly in Marshall County, West Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 26040?
About 1,899 people live in ZIP code 26040, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26040 in?
26040 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.