ZIP Code 26040 Demographics & Data

Mcmechen, WV (ZIP Code 26040) Insights

West Virginia

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 26040

The ZIP Code 26040 is associated with Mcmechen, WV in Marshall County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,927. An estimated 93.4% in this West Virginia region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $25,017. Approximately 12% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $39,766. The median age in ZIP Code 26040 is approximately 39.8 years, and 19.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 26040

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 26040 is 1,927.

Mcmechen, WV

The 26040 ZIP Code is associated with Mcmechen, WV in Marshall County.

Area Codes associated with 26040

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 26040 include 304, and 681.

Sunrise / Sunset in 26040

Sunrise: 7:41 am
Sunset: 5:01 pm
Sunrise in 26040 7:41 am
Sunrise in 26040 5:01 pm

Weather forecast for 26040

Tonight's forecast for 26040: A chance of snow showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 26040

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 26040 Fair

Internet in 26040

Approximately 71.1% of households in ZIP Code 26040 have broadband Internet service, while about 80.5% have a computer.

Gender in 26040

The gender split in ZIP Code 26040 is an estimated 53.0% male and approximately 47.0% female.

Health Insurance in 26040

Approximately 8.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 26040 (Mcmechen, WV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 26040

The median household income in ZIP Code 26040 is $39,766, while the region's mean household income is $59,604. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,017. The per capita income in ZIP Code 26040 of $25,017 is approximately 5.52% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,480. An estimated 11.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately23.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 26040 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 3.2% of 26040 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 26040

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 17.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 4.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.2%
$200,000 or more per year 4.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 26040

In ZIP Code 26040, 93.4% of the population graduated high school, while 21.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.8% in this Marshall County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 26040

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 43.8%
Some college, no degree 19.5%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate or professional degree 13.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 26040

Residents of ZIP Code 26040 are older than average. The median age of 39.8 years in ZIP Code 26040 is approximately 4.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.4% of the population in 26040 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 26040 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 26040

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.5%
5 to 9 years 3.6%
10 to 14 years 9.1%
15 to 19 years 7.1%
20 to 24 years 6.2%
25 to 34 years 14.4%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 13.2%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 9.2%
65 to 74 years 6.6%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 2.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 26040

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26040, 92.7% is one race, while 7.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 26040 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26040 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.3%), followed by Some other race (2.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 26040

Industry Percent
White 98.3%
Black or African American 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 26040 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 26040

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 26040 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26040 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26040 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 26040

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 26040

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 26040

In ZIP Code 26040, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Marshall County region.

Language Spoken in 26040

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.6%
Spanish 2.9%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 26040

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26040, an estimated 44.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.8% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Marshall County region.

Age of Housing in 26040

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 5.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 15.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 44.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 26040

In 26040, 59.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.0 minutes. Approximately 28.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26040 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 24.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 26040 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 26040

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 3.4%
Construction 7.0%
Manufacturing 3.8%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 24.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.4%
Information 1.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 1.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 28.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.7%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 3.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 26040 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26040 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.55 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.44% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.96% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes electricity rates in 26040 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 26040

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 26040 9.75¢/kWh 8.5¢/kWh 5.52¢/kWh
West Virginia 16.38¢/kWh 11.65¢/kWh 8.22¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 26040

Month ZIP Code 26040 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.06 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.79 3 6.31
Mar 4.85 3.65 7.02
Apr 4.88 5.13 7.3
May 5.47 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.52 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.57 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.84 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.34 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.04 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.61 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.63 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes solar power levels in 26040 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 26040 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26040, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 26040 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Marshall County region was problem with a lender or other company charging a account.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 26040

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 26040

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a lender or other company charging your account 1
Struggling to pay mortgage 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 26040. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.