ZIP Code 26588

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Rivesville · Marion County · West Virginia

Population
2,611

37/sq mi

Median income
$60,990

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$173,300

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.6%

Median age 45.2

Land area
71.1 sq mi

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26588?

45.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26588 in?
ZIP code 26588 (Rivesville) 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 26588?
ZIP code 26588 in Rivesville, WV has a population of 2,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26588?
The median household income in ZIP 26588 is $60,990, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26588?
The median home value in ZIP 26588 is $173,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26588?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26588 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26588?
ZIP code 26588 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 112 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26588?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26588 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5), Retail trade (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26588?
In ZIP code 26588, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 26588?
In ZIP code 26588, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26588?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26588 is 15.1% 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 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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