26572 ZIP Code — Four States, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26572 is located in Four States, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 5.62 square miles and serves a population of 545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26572

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $52,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $44,107. Poverty affects 70% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26572 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

545

population

5.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Four States	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	545
Population density	97 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	5.62 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.4872
Longitude	-80.3079
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	100.0%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

545

Population

People per sq mi

25.5

Median age

$44,107

Median household income

$9,859

Per capita income

$52,000

Median home value

$1,111

Median monthly rent

55.4%

Home ownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	38.7%
18 and over	334	61.3%
65 and over	10	1.8%
Median age	25.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	537	98.5%
Two or more races	8	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 27.7%

$35k–$50k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	27.7%
$35k–$50k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	1.8%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
Median income	$44,107

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.5%

$50k–$100k 56.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,000
Median rent / month	$1,111
Owner occupied	55.4%
Renter occupied	44.6%
Vacant	36.4%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	14.8%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	17.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	37.5%
1 vehicle	35.7%
2 vehicles	5.4%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.2%
Electricity	1.8%
Wood	50.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	28	25.0%
Cohabiting couple	9	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	63	56.3%
Households with children under 18	63	56.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	8.0%
Average household size	4.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	36.3%
Married	47.8%	30.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.9%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	8.8%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%

Some HS, no diploma 23.8%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 7.7%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	1.3%
Elementary school	168	75.0%
High school	53	23.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 48.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.9%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Retail trade 5.7%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Education & healthcare 3.8%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	50.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.9

Poverty

All people 69.7%

Under 18 years 81.5%

18 and over 62.3%

Married-couple families 67.9%

Female-led households 59.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.3%
Retirement income	6.3%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.8%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	39.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.1%
Public insurance	74.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	95.0%
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)	545	100.0%
Born in same state	545	100.0%
Born in different state	468	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	221	40.6%
Arab	17	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	1.5%
Italian	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.6%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26572

What city is ZIP code 26572 in?

ZIP code 26572 is primarily assigned to Four States, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26572 in?

ZIP code 26572 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26572?

70% of residents in ZIP code 26572 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26572 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 26572 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26572?

The median home value in ZIP code 26572 is $52,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26572?

Health data for ZIP code 26572 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26572 in?

ZIP code 26572 observes the EST timezone.