ZIP Code 26559 Demographics

Marion County, West Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26559 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,541

↓ 97.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,391

↑ +12.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$155,700

↑ +5.5% vs county

Median Age

41.2 yrs

↓ +2.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

↓ +2.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26559 compares to Marion County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26559 $67k Marion $60k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26559 $156k Marion $148k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

19.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

90.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$719

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26559 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$155,700
Down Payment (20%)$31,140
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$988P&I: $787 | Tax: $156 | Ins: $45
Rent (Local Median)
$719
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $269/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Marion County

Marion County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 56,194. The county's median household income is $59,974 and median home value is $147,600. ZIP code 26559 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.