ZIP Code 26559

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Barrackville · Marion County · West Virginia

Population
1,269

791/sq mi

Median income
$73,229

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,900

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.5%

Median age 41.2

Land area
1.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 26559 in Barrackville, West Virginia has a population of 1,269. The median household income is $73,229, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $166,900, 40% below the US average. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26559 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Barrackville, Marion County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,269 residents, producing a population density of 791 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26559 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26559 sits at $73,229 (27% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,105. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $166,900 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 94.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26559 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 26559 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26559, Barrackville, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,269

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

791

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26559?

41.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$73,229

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$36,105

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

740

Total Housing Units

635

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$166,900

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 26559, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,115,000.

12

Businesses

45

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 41.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26559 vs 26560 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26560 Baxter, WV 227 3.0 mi
26586 Montana Mines, WV 209 3.8 mi
26554 Fairmont, WV 41,369 3.7 mi
26576 Idamay, WV 608 4.8 mi
26574 Grant Town, WV 664 5.6 mi
26588 Rivesville, WV 2,611 5.1 mi
26571 Farmington, WV 1,833 4.8 mi
26563 Carolina, WV 381 5.8 mi
26587 Rachel, WV 432 6.9 mi
26572 Four States, WV 136 7.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26559 in?
ZIP code 26559 (Barrackville) is located in Marion County, West Virginia. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26559?
ZIP code 26559 in Barrackville, WV has a population of 1,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26559?
The median household income in ZIP 26559 is $73,229, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26559?
The median home value in ZIP 26559 is $166,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26559 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26559?
ZIP code 26559 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26559?
In ZIP code 26559, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 26559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26559 is 26.6 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 26559?
In ZIP code 26559, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26559 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Barrackville, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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