ZIP Code 26574

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Grant Town · Marion County · West Virginia

Population
664

91/sq mi

Median income
$64,688

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$105,000

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.8%

Median age 44

Land area
7.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 26574 in Grant Town, West Virginia has a population of 664. The median household income is $64,688, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $105,000, 62% below the US average. 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26574 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in Grant Town, Marion County, West Virginia. The area is home to 664 residents, producing a population density of 91 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 26574 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26574 sits at $64,688 (12% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,122. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $105,000 (24% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26574 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, 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 26574 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 26574, Grant Town, 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

664

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26574?

44.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 4.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$64,688

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$27,122

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

217

Total Housing Units

195

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$105,000

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 26574, employing approximately 76 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,837,000.

3

Businesses

76

Employees

$6.8M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26574 vs 26588 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26588 Rivesville, WV 2,611 2.5 mi
26560 Baxter, WV 227 3.5 mi
26559 Barrackville, WV 1,269 5.6 mi
26570 Fairview, WV 3,595 4.7 mi
26571 Farmington, WV 1,833 5.6 mi
26586 Montana Mines, WV 209 6.0 mi
26576 Idamay, WV 608 7.2 mi
26587 Rachel, WV 432 7.3 mi
26521 Blacksville, WV 346 9.4 mi
26554 Fairmont, WV 41,369 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26574 in?
ZIP code 26574 (Grant Town) 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 26574?
ZIP code 26574 in Grant Town, WV has a population of 664 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26574?
The median household income in ZIP 26574 is $64,688, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26574?
The median home value in ZIP 26574 is $105,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26574 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26574?
ZIP code 26574 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 76 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26574?
In ZIP code 26574, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 26574?
In ZIP code 26574, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26574 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Grant Town, 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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