ZIP code 26456: West Union, WV
26456 is a ZIP code in West Union, West Virginia, mainly in Doddridge County, part of the Clarksburg, WV micro area. About 2,998 people live here.
- Population
- 2,998
- Median household income
- $58,000
- Typical home value
- $113,400+10.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $816gross, per month
- Median age
- 50.7
- Homeowners
- 87.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 26456 details
| City | West Union |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Doddridge County (also partly Ritchie County, Tyler County) |
| Metro area | Clarksburg, WV |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 142 sq mi, plus 0.7 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 21 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 31.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.26294, -80.77405 |
Median rent in 26456 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $392/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $809/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 26456
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26436 | Smithburg, WV | 3.8 mi | 310 |
| 26411 | New Milton, WV | 6.5 mi | 554 |
| 26415 | Pennsboro, WV | 9.0 mi | 3,308 |
| 26434 | Shirley, WV | 9.4 mi | — |
| 26421 | Pullman, WV | 9.8 mi | 198 |
| 26320 | Alma, WV | 10.0 mi | 723 |
| 26426 | Salem, WV | 11.3 mi | 7,575 |
| 26443 | Troy, WV | 13.0 mi | 450 |
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 26456?
A typical home in ZIP code 26456 is worth about $113,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $58,000 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $113,400 homeWhat can a $58,000 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26456
What city is ZIP code 26456?
ZIP code 26456 is in West Union, WV, in Doddridge County.
What county is ZIP code 26456 in?
26456 is mainly in Doddridge County, West Virginia, and partly in Ritchie County and Tyler County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26456?
About 2,998 people live in ZIP code 26456, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26456 in?
26456 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.