26559 ZIP Code — Barrackville, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26559 is located in Barrackville, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 3.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26559

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,391. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26559 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,541

population

3.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barrackville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,541
Population density	451 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	3.42 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.5002
Longitude	-80.1630
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,541

Population

451

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$67,391

Median household income

$32,598

Per capita income

$155,700

Median home value

$719

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

643

Housing units

32.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

102

20–24

25–34

127

35–44

142

106

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	24.9%
18 and over	1,158	75.1%
65 and over	261	16.9%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,491	96.3%
Two or more races	31	2%
Black or African American	15	1%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.5%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$67,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 20.6%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,700
Median rent / month	$719
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.9%
Electricity	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	370	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	115	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	126	20.1%
Households with children under 18	240	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	223	35.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	26.6%
Married	58.6%	55.1%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	7.4%	13.0%
Divorced	9.1%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.6%
Kindergarten	8	1.6%
Elementary school	179	36.9%
High school	145	29.9%
College / grad school	150	30.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Construction 8.2%

Other services 6.7%

Retail trade 6.4%

Public administration 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 78.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.5%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	16.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,496	97.1%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,537	99.7%
Born in same state	1,535	99.6%
Born in different state	1,250	81.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	231	15%
French	227	14.7%
Arab	56	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	43	2.8%
English	26	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	87.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26559

What city is ZIP code 26559 in?

ZIP code 26559 is primarily assigned to Barrackville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26559 in?

ZIP code 26559 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26559 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 26559 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26559 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 26559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26559 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 26559 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26559?

The median home value in ZIP code 26559 is $155,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 26559 in?

ZIP code 26559 observes the EST timezone.