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Rachel, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26587

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

432
129/sq mi High-density area
$85,200
Median home value Below-median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

Rachel pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
129
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26587 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rachel, Marion County, West Virginia, home to just 432 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 26587, but per-capita income is $31,506. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,200 (38% below the average West Virginia ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 26587 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 →

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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 26587, Rachel, 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

432

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

129

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26587?

63.3

Median Age

54.1%

Male

45.9%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
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 24.5%
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?

$31,506

Per Capita Income

24.5%

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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

66

Total Housing Units

51

Occupied Units

15

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$85,200

Median Home Value

-38% vs state ZIP avg

1943

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 26587, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,000.

4

Businesses

10

Employees

$205K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 75.0%

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 26587 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 26587 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
26571 Farmington, WV 1,833 2.1 mi
26572 Four States, WV 136 2.3 mi
26563 Carolina, WV 381 2.7 mi
26576 Idamay, WV 608 2.6 mi
26591 Worthington, WV 1,511 4.1 mi
26582 Mannington, WV 5,335 4.7 mi
26568 Enterprise, WV 679 6.5 mi
26431 Shinnston, WV 5,950 8.2 mi
26559 Barrackville, WV 1,269 6.9 mi
26574 Grant Town, WV 664 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

26554 standard
Fairmont, WV
Pop: 41,369
26582 standard
Mannington, WV
Pop: 5,335
26588 standard
Rivesville, WV
Pop: 2,611
26571 standard
Farmington, WV
Pop: 1,833
26591 standard
Worthington, WV
Pop: 1,511
26559 standard
Barrackville, WV
Pop: 1,269

Related Areas

Marion County Rachel, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26587 in?

ZIP code 26587 (Rachel) 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 26587?

ZIP code 26587 in Rachel, WV has a population of 432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the average home value in ZIP 26587?

The median home value in ZIP 26587 is $85,200, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26587?

The largest racial group in ZIP 26587 is White at 75.5%.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 26587?

ZIP code 26587 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What is the education level in ZIP code 26587?

In ZIP code 26587, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26587?

The poverty rate in ZIP code 26587 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Data sources

ZIP 26587's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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