26576 ZIP Code — Idamay, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26576 is located in Idamay, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 1.17 square miles and serves a population of 737 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26576

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 $106,800.

Median household income is $94,084. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 54% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 26576 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

737

population

1.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26576 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26576

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26576. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Idamay	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	737
Population density	630 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	1.17 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4925
Longitude	-80.2619
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	25.2%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	50.8%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	5.8%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

737

Population

630

People per sq mi

63.5

Median age

$94,084

Median household income

$40,632

Per capita income

$106,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

432

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	9.0%
18 and over	671	91.0%
65 and over	291	39.5%
Median age	63.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Two or more races 6.6%

Group	Count	%
White	685	86.8%
Hispanic or Latino	52	6.6%
Two or more races	52	6.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.2%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	50.8%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	5.8%	2.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 3.7%

$75k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	3.7%
$75k–$100k	27.5%
$100k–$150k	27.7%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
Median income	$94,084

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 54.1%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	13.4%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	56.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.0%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	298	79.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	49	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	18	4.8%
Households with children under 18	40	10.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	250	66.7%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.9%	21.2%
Married	77.0%	70.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.5%	5.4%
Divorced	2.6%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 34.0%

Associate's degree 15.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	14.3%
High school	55	71.4%
College / grad school	11	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 39.7%

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Retail trade 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Public administration 7.8%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.8%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.0%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 36.4%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	42.9%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.0%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	59.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.9%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	737	100.0%
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)	737	100.0%
Born in same state	737	100.0%
Born in different state	633	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	213	28.9%
French	187	25.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	4.7%
Arab	19	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.9%
Internet access	77.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26576

What city is ZIP code 26576 in?

ZIP code 26576 is primarily assigned to Idamay, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26576 in?

ZIP code 26576 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26576 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 26576 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26576 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 26576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26576?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26576?

The median home value in ZIP code 26576 is $106,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 26576 in?

ZIP code 26576 observes the EST timezone.