26571 ZIP Code — Farmington, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26571 is located in Farmington, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 16.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26571

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 $100,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,595. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,483

population

16.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26587 Rachel (2.2 mi) 26591 Worthington (4.3 mi) 26582 Mannington (7 mi) 26588 Rivesville (7.5 mi) 26568 Enterprise (7.6 mi) 26570 Fairview (8.1 mi) 26554 Fairmont (8.6 mi) 26431 Shinnston (8.8 mi) 26590 Wana (10.7 mi) 26386 Lumberport (11.2 mi) 26501 Morgantown (12.7 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,483
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	16.52 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	39.5150
Longitude	-80.2550
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	34.3%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,483

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$60,595

Median household income

$31,089

Per capita income

$100,600

Median home value

$905

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

617

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

25–34

111

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	16.7%
18 and over	1,235	83.3%
65 and over	269	18.1%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,466	98.1%
Two or more races	17	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$60,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,600
Median rent / month	$905
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	40.1%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.2%
Electricity	25.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	260	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	190	32.0%
Female householder, no spouse	139	23.4%
Households with children under 18	117	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	33.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	31.1%
Married	45.6%	39.2%
Separated	0.8%	4.4%
Widowed	14.8%	9.0%
Divorced	13.6%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 60.4%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	133	63.3%
High school	63	30.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Professional & management 14.2%

Other services 13.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Construction 10.0%

Public administration 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	32.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 46.4%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	37.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.6%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,417	95.5%
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)	1,483	100.0%
Born in same state	1,483	100.0%
Born in different state	1,217	82.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	380	25.6%
French	255	17.2%
Arab	82	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	23	1.6%
Irish	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26571

What city is ZIP code 26571 in?

ZIP code 26571 is primarily assigned to Farmington, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26571 in?

ZIP code 26571 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26571?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26571 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 26571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26571?

17% of residents in ZIP code 26571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26571 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26571 in?

ZIP code 26571 observes the EST timezone.