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Marion County
Grant Town, WV
26574
26574 ZIP Code — Grant Town, WV
Marion County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26574 is located in
Grant Town ,
West Virginia ,
within Marion County .
It covers approximately 0.49 square miles and serves a population of
439 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26574
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 $86,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($50,982) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 26574 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
439
Population density
896 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
0.49 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.5634
Longitude
-80.1763
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.2%
46.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
44.0%
33.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
17.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.9%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$50,982
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 107 24.4% 18 and over 332 75.6% 65 and over 92 21.0% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.4%
Group Count % White 346 71.5% Two or more races 57 11.8% Hispanic or Latino 45 9.3% Black or African American 36 7.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.2%
46.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
44.0%
33.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
17.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.9%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 2.9% $15k–$25k 15.6% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 22.0% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 12.7% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $50,982
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,400 Median rent / month $683 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 6.5% Single-family detached 95.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.3% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 2.7% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 3.8% 1960–1969 15.1% 1950–1959 7.0% 1940–1949 9.2% 1939 or earlier 57.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 8.6% 2 bedrooms 34.6% 3 bedrooms 46.5% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.0% 1 vehicle 28.3% 2 vehicles 38.7% 3 or more 17.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 87.9% Electricity 2.9% Propane / LP gas 4.6% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 102 59.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 27 15.6% Female householder, no spouse 44 25.4% Households with children under 18 46 26.6% Households with seniors (65+) 60 34.7% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.8% 7.5% Married 60.0% 74.2% Separated 0.0% 1.9% Widowed 1.1% 11.9% Divorced 8.1% 4.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 7.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 10.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 44 67.7% High school 14 21.5% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Public administration
15.4%
Professional & management
12.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.1% Service 13.2% Sales & office 23.5% Natural resources & construction 15.4% Production & transportation 14.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.5% Government 31.6% Self-employed 5.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 75.0% Carpool 25.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.1% Retirement income 30.6% Supplemental Security 12.1% Cash public assistance 1.2% Food stamps / SNAP 19.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 36.6% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 36.1% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.0% Binge drinking 12.8% No physical activity 28.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 44.5% Depression 26.7% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.4% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 20.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 25.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.6% 65 and over 57.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 52.6% Public insurance 55.8% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 409 93.2% 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) 439 100.0% Born in same state 436 99.3% Born in different state 339 77.2% Foreign born 3 0.7% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 30 6.8% French 25 5.7% Arab 21 4.8%
Ancestry Count % English 6 1.4% Norwegian 5 1.1% Irish 4 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.4% Internet access 80.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26574
What city is ZIP code 26574 in?
ZIP code 26574 is primarily assigned to Grant Town, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26574 in?
ZIP code 26574 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26574?
7% 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 26574 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 26574 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26574?
The median home value in ZIP code 26574 is $86,400.
Does ZIP code 26574 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 26574 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 26574 in?
ZIP code 26574 observes the EST timezone.
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