ZIP Code 26588
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Rivesville · Marion County · West Virginia
- Population
- 2,611
- Median income
- $60,990
- Median home value
- $173,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.6%
- Land area
- 71.1 sq mi
37/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.2
New York
ZIP code 26588 in Rivesville, West Virginia has a population of 2,611. The median household income is $60,990, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $173,300, 38% below the US average. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26588 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.1 square miles in Rivesville, Marion County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,611 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 26588 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26588 sits at $60,990 (6% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,612. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $173,300 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $835 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26588 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, 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 26588 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26588
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26588.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 26588, Rivesville, 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
2,611
Population
71.1
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26588?
45.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$60,990
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$30,612
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,262
Total Housing Units
1,099
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,300
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$835
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 26588, employing approximately 112 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,231,000.
23
Businesses
112
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 26.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 21.7% |
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 26588 vs 26560 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26560 | Baxter, WV | 227 | 2.2 mi |
| 26574 | Grant Town, WV | 664 | 2.5 mi |
| 26586 | Montana Mines, WV | 209 | 4.0 mi |
| 26559 | Barrackville, WV | 1,269 | 5.1 mi |
| 26554 | Fairmont, WV | 41,369 | 7.4 mi |
| 26570 | Fairview, WV | 3,595 | 6.7 mi |
| 26501 | Morgantown, WV | 19,616 | 6.6 mi |
| 26571 | Farmington, WV | 1,833 | 7.1 mi |
| 26541 | Maidsville, WV | 2,624 | 8.5 mi |
| 26576 | Idamay, WV | 608 | 8.3 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Rivesville, 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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