Saint Marys, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26170
Pleasants County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,137
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $151,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Marys pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26170 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26170 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Marys, Pleasants County, West Virginia, home to 6,137 residents across 271.5 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26170 reports a modest median household income of $68,125 (18% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,229. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $151,800 (10% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $770; 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Pleasants County, so 26170 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Marys, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26170.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26170, Saint Marys, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,137
Population
271.5
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26170?
44.8
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$68,125
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$34,229
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26170 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Saint Marys, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$68,125 Top 27% higher than 73% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,552housing units
2,552
Total Housing Units
2,091
Occupied Units
461
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,800
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 26170, employing approximately 1,113 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,199,000.
104
Businesses
1,113
Employees
$40.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Information | 5 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26170 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26170
Saint Marys (26170)
6,137 residents
- 45768 1,703
Newport (45768)
1,703 residents
- 26337 1,218
Cairo (26337)
1,218 residents
- 26146 1,003
Friendly (26146)
1,003 residents
- 26346 972
Ellenboro (26346)
972 residents
- 26134 888
Belmont (26134)
888 residents
- 45773 83
Reno (45773)
83 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26170 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45768
Newport (45768)
$84,286 median income
- 26346
Ellenboro (26346)
$73,641 median income
- 45773
Reno (45773)
$69,848 median income
- 26170
Saint Marys (26170)
$68,125 median income
- 26337
Cairo (26337)
$49,306 median income
- 26134
Belmont (26134)
$48,406 median income
- 26146
Friendly (26146)
$37,147 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26170 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26170, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,137 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26170 in?
ZIP code 26170 (Saint Marys) is located in Pleasants County, West Virginia. Pleasants County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pleasants-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26170?
ZIP code 26170 in Saint Marys, WV has a population of 6,137 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26170?
The median household income in ZIP 26170 is $68,125, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26170?
The median home value in ZIP 26170 is $151,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26170 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26170?
ZIP code 26170 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,113 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26170?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26170 are: Health care and social assistance (19), Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26170?
In ZIP code 26170, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26170?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26170 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26170?
In ZIP code 26170, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26170 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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