ZIP Code 26585

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Metz · Marion County · West Virginia

Population
479

8/sq mi

Median income
$62,333

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,300

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.0%

Median age 36.5

Land area
61.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 26585 in Metz, West Virginia has a population of 479. The median household income is $62,333, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $171,300, 38% below the US average. 3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26585 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.4 square miles in Metz, Marion County, West Virginia. The area is home to 479 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 26585 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26585 sits at $62,333 (8% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,177. The poverty rate stands at 15.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $171,300 (24% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26585 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 26585 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 26585, Metz, 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

479

Population

61.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26585?

36.5

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
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?

$62,333

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$23,177

Per Capita Income

15.0%

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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.0%

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

What does housing look like?

367

Total Housing Units

300

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

3.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$171,300

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
26562 Burton, WV 634 2.2 mi
26575 Hundred, WV 827 4.8 mi
26582 Mannington, WV 5,335 6.4 mi
26590 Wana, WV 791 7.2 mi
15352 New Freeport, PA 987 9.7 mi
26437 Smithfield, WV 645 7.7 mi
26581 Littleton, WV 1,104 8.1 mi
26587 Rachel, WV 432 9.8 mi
26572 Four States, WV 136 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26585 in?
ZIP code 26585 (Metz) 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 26585?
ZIP code 26585 in Metz, WV has a population of 479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26585?
The median household income in ZIP 26585 is $62,333, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26585?
The median home value in ZIP 26585 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26585?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26585 is White at 96.9%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26585?
In ZIP code 26585, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.0% 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 26585?
In ZIP code 26585, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26585?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26585 is 15.0% 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 Metz, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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