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Marion County
Rachel, WV
26587
26587 ZIP Code — Rachel, WV
Marion County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26587 is located in
Rachel ,
West Virginia ,
within Marion County .
It covers approximately 0.73 square miles and serves a population of
268 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26587
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 $83,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $73,875. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.
College attainment at 15% 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 a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 26587 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
268
Population density
367 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
0.73 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
39.5255
Longitude
-80.2937
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.4%
46.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
42.7%
33.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
17.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$73,875
Median household income
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 61 22.8% 18 and over 207 77.2% 65 and over 38 14.2% Median age 27.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.4%
46.5%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
42.7%
33.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
17.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.9%
3.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 30.1% $25k–$35k 3.2% $35k–$50k 3.2% $50k–$75k 18.3% $75k–$100k 29.0% $100k–$150k 16.1% Median income $73,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 69.9% Renter occupied 30.1% Vacant 16.2% Single-family detached 52.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.5% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 3.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 25.2% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 6.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 7.2% 1940–1949 25.2% 1939 or earlier 36.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 57.7% 3 bedrooms 14.4% 4 bedrooms 25.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 36.6% 2 vehicles 29.0% 3 or more 34.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.9% Electricity 30.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 28 30.1% Cohabiting couple 7 7.5% Male householder, no spouse 9 9.7% Female householder, no spouse 49 52.7% Households with children under 18 46 49.5% Households with seniors (65+) 27 29.0% Average household size 2.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 58.9% 46.4% Married 27.4% 23.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.2% 0.0% Divorced 10.5% 30.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
2.1%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.7% Bachelor's or higher 14.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 19 38.0% Elementary school 19 38.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 12 24.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Finance & real estate
18.2%
Education & healthcare
13.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 13.1% Sales & office 25.3% Natural resources & construction 19.2% Production & transportation 42.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.9% Government 10.1% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
60.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.3% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 36.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.3% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 38.0% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 37.6% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 12.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.0% Binge drinking 12.8% No physical activity 29.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 45.1% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 22.8% Poor mental health 18.9% Poor physical health 15.9% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.2% Visited dentist 53.1% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 21.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 23 11.1%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 16.0% 65 and over 42.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.2% Public insurance 39.9% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 245 91.4% 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) 255 95.1% Born in same state 255 95.1% Born in different state 220 82.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 4.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % English 61 22.8% Arab 38 14.2%
Ancestry Count % French 10 3.7% Italian 3 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.7% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26587
What city is ZIP code 26587 in?
ZIP code 26587 is primarily assigned to Rachel, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26587 in?
ZIP code 26587 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26587?
20% of residents in ZIP code 26587 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26587?
15% 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 26587 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 26587 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26587?
The median home value in ZIP code 26587 is $83,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 26587 in?
ZIP code 26587 observes the EST timezone.
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