26563 ZIP Code — Carolina, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26563 is located in Carolina, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26563

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 $117,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 26563 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

237

population

0.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26563 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26563

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26563. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carolina	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	237
Population density	334 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	0.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4775
Longitude	-80.2715
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	67.7%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

237

Population

334

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

Median household income

$14,191

Per capita income

$117,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

53.6%

Home ownership

38.8%

Poverty rate

30.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	21.1%
18 and over	187	78.9%
65 and over	55	23.2%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.5%

Black or African American 10.5%

Two or more races 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%

Group	Count	%
White	179	75.5%
Black or African American	25	10.5%
Two or more races	20	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	5.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 33.0%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	33.0%
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 40.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	53.6%
Renter occupied	46.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	33.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	33.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	54.6%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	10.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.6%
Electricity	36.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	62	63.9%
Households with children under 18	42	43.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	43.3%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.4%	10.3%
Married	55.6%	36.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.3%
Divorced	0.0%	42.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 56.5%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 78.9%

Manufacturing 21.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	56.1%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 38.8%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 38.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	34.0%
Supplemental Security	42.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.7%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	27.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	49.2%
65 and over	32.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	96.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	237	100.0%
Born in same state	237	100.0%
Born in different state	224	94.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	20.7%
Italian	14	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	1.3%
English	3	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26563

What city is ZIP code 26563 in?

ZIP code 26563 is primarily assigned to Carolina, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26563 in?

ZIP code 26563 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26563?

39% of residents in ZIP code 26563 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26563?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26563 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 26563 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26563?

The median home value in ZIP code 26563 is $117,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26563 in?

ZIP code 26563 observes the EST timezone.