26585 ZIP Code — Metz, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26585 is located in Metz, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 29.71 square miles and serves a population of 755 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26585

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 $164,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,917. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26585 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

755

population

29.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metz	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	755
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	29.71 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.6077
Longitude	-80.4436
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	41.3%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

755

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$64,917

Median household income

$26,223

Per capita income

$164,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

269

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	11.3%
18 and over	670	88.7%
65 and over	134	17.7%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	755	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	48.3%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 40.1%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	40.1%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$64,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 20.3%

$200k–$300k 41.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	6.8%
3 or more	71.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.3%
Electricity	40.5%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	96.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	57	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	45.5%
Average household size	3.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	32.0%
Married	74.1%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	2.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 66.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	11.6%
Elementary school	32	37.2%
High school	22	25.6%
College / grad school	22	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.3%

Retail trade 17.9%

Construction 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Public administration 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	25.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 32.9%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 17.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.6%
Retirement income	56.8%
Supplemental Security	17.6%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	41.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	14.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	727	96.3%
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)	755	100.0%
Born in same state	755	100.0%
Born in different state	680	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	195	25.8%
Italian	146	19.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26585

What city is ZIP code 26585 in?

ZIP code 26585 is primarily assigned to Metz, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26585 in?

ZIP code 26585 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26585 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 26585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26585 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 26585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26585?

17% of residents in ZIP code 26585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26585 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 26585 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26585 in?

ZIP code 26585 observes the EST timezone.