ZIP Code 26036 in Dallas, WV

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dallas, West Virginia
County:Marshall County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:39:35 PM
Population:437 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.9633, -80.5604
Land Area:11.54 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26036 has 437 residents and 157 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 47.0 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:437Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:457Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:517Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:37.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$119,219Source: Census ACS
Households:157Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.78Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.49Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--357435442601563425407684468436622586457
Decennial Census425------------------437------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47

Male Median Age: 49.3

Female Median Age: 43.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male416121581031210192161525183105
Female181010184208141414192026314445
Total22262233123011262433402641283271410
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:41498.34%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*61.43%
Asian:00%
American Indian:10.24%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:421100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:21248.51%49.3 years
Females:22551.49%43.3 years
Total:437100%47.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:457100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:457100%
Total Native Population:457100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $119,219, which is far above the state median ($57,917), is up $73,079 (158.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,001. Family households earn a median of $127,778 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $127,778). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 77.3%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (53.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.7%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,140$55,714$47,313$70,417$71,667$83,179$86,027$135,294$138,220$141,048$145,063$157,813$119,219
Median Family Income$46,360$46,513$45,125$65,750$80,357$83,929$86,027$96,518$97,404$140,282$104,512$158,036$127,778
Median NonFamily Income$11,923$68,426$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$39,028$45,326$51,776$57,024$0$72,188$78,631$80,511$58,750$0$60,689$66,813$0
Median Female Income$51,250$22,500$41,250$55,909$0$0$73,281$52,250$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:34077.27%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:10022.73%
Total:440100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:6820.00%
Service:12837.65%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4613.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9828.82%
Total Civilian Employed Population:340100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($155,600), is down $29,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $135,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.34% (65.34% with a mortgage, 34.66% free-and-clear) and renters 10.66% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.83%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$29,600$134,700$148,700$200,800$205,200$218,800$228,400$206,100$135,600$125,800$227,500$275,000$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:21100.00%
Total:21100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):11558.38%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6130.96%
Renter Occupied:2110.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:197100%

Occupied Housing Units:19778.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5521.83%
Total Housing Units:252100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:252100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:252100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 2.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.30%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). Private coverage is 87.70%, which is notably higher than the state rate (63.20%). Public coverage is 19.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (47.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (47.22%). College enrollment is 29.17%, which is on par with the state rate (25.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):25671.11%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:9626.67%
Bachelor's degree:82.22%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:360100%
High school or higher:360100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:82.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:40173.44%
Public Insurance:8916.30%
No Insurance:5610.26%
Total:546100%
Has Health Insurance:49089.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1723.61%
High school (grades 9-12):3447.22%
College or graduate school:2129.17%
Total:72100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5170.83%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26036 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 88 people with an annual payroll of $9,248,000. USPS data shows 186 residential mailboxes and 10 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:186Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:10Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:203Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:186Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$3,303,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$9,248,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:88Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26036 is located in Marshall County, West Virginia, within the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48540) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 138,015 people, about 0.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 26036. It covers 11.54 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.044 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Wheeling, WV-OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:48540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:138,015Source: Census
MSA:Wheeling, WV-OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:11.54 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.044 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8017.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26037 | | 26035

Schools in ZIP Code 26036


ZIP Code 26036 is in the Marshall County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sand Hill Elementary School 169 Sand Hill Rd
Dallas, WV 26036
District: Marshall County School District
St Vincent De Paul School 127 Key Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
District: Private SchoolNearby
Abundant Life Christian School 976 Chapel Hill Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
District: Private SchoolNearby
Sikora Montessori School 2108 Lumber Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26036


Wheeling University 316 Washington Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
Type: Post Secondary
B M Spurr School Of Practical Nursing 800 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
Type: Post Secondary
Elite Academy Of Hair Design 3200 Guernsey Street
Bellaire, OH 43906-1544
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia Northern Community College 1704 Market St.
Wheeling, WV 26003-3699
Type: Post Secondary
West Liberty University 208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV 26074
Type: Post Secondary
Bethany College 31 E Campus Dr
Bethany, WV 26032
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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