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ZIP Code 26563

Marion County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

381
251/sq mi
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 26563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.5 square miles in Carolina, Marion County, West Virginia. The area is home to 381 residents, producing a population density of 251 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 26563 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26563 sits at , while per-capita income is $18,997. The poverty rate stands at 53.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 49.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 26563 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 26563, Carolina, 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

381

Population

1.5

Area (sq mi)

251

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26563?

33.0

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$18,997

Per Capita Income

53.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

127

Total Housing Units

127

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

1950

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 26563, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $468,000.

4

Businesses

27

Employees

$468K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26563 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26576 Idamay, WV 608 1.2 mi
26572 Four States, WV 136 1.8 mi
26591 Worthington, WV 1,511 1.8 mi
26571 Farmington, WV 1,833 2.7 mi
26587 Rachel, WV 432 2.7 mi
26568 Enterprise, WV 679 4.0 mi
26431 Shinnston, WV 5,950 5.9 mi
26559 Barrackville, WV 1,269 5.8 mi
26582 Mannington, WV 5,335 6.6 mi
26361 Gypsy, WV 263 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26563 in?
ZIP code 26563 (Carolina) 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 26563?
ZIP code 26563 in Carolina, WV has a population of 381 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26563 is White at 90.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26563?
ZIP code 26563 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26563?
In ZIP code 26563, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26563?
In ZIP code 26563, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26563 is 53.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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