Rivesville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26588
Marion County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,611
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,990
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rivesville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26588 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26588 covers 71.1 square miles in Rivesville, Marion County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,611 residents on file, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26588 reports a modest median household income of $60,990 (6% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,612. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $173,300 (25% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $835.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 26588 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26588
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rivesville, WV
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,612
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26588 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Rivesville, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,990 Top 39% higher than 61% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,262housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 26588 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26554
Fairmont (26554)
41,369 residents
- 26501
Morgantown (26501)
19,616 residents
- 26570 3,595
Fairview (26570)
3,595 residents
- 26541 2,624
Maidsville (26541)
2,624 residents
- 26588 2,611
Rivesville (26588)
2,611 residents
- 26571 1,833
Farmington (26571)
1,833 residents
- 26559 1,269
Barrackville (26559)
1,269 residents
- 26574 664
Grant Town (26574)
664 residents
- 26576 608
Idamay (26576)
608 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26588 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26588 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26576
Idamay (26576)
$98,953 median income
- 26571
Farmington (26571)
$84,167 median income
- 26541
Maidsville (26541)
$73,444 median income
- 26559
Barrackville (26559)
$73,229 median income
- 26570
Fairview (26570)
$71,048 median income
- 26554
Fairmont (26554)
$69,712 median income
- 26574
Grant Town (26574)
$64,688 median income
- 26501
Morgantown (26501)
$63,529 median income
- 26588
Rivesville (26588)
$60,990 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26588 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26588, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,611 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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