26170 ZIP Code — Saint Marys, WV

Pleasants County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26170 is located in Saint Marys, West Virginia, within Pleasants County. It covers approximately 108.44 square miles and serves a population of 6,610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26170

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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,131) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26170 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,610

population

108.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Marys	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45768 Newport (6.8 mi) 26346 Ellenboro (7.4 mi) 26146 Friendly (8.2 mi) 26134 Belmont (9.2 mi) 26337 Cairo (10 mi) 45773 Reno (10.1 mi) 26184 Waverly (10.7 mi) 45767 New Matamoras (10.7 mi) 26415 Pennsboro (12.6 mi) 26175 Sistersville (14.3 mi) 45788 Whipple (14.3 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,610
Population density	61 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	108.44 sq mi
Water area	3.76 sq mi
Latitude	39.3846
Longitude	-81.1403
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	48.1%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,610

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$59,131

Median household income

$31,442

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

2,361

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

230

Under 5

174

133

5–9

101

243

10–14

184

275

15–19

208

280

20–24

211

420

25–34

318

460

35–44

347

527

45–54

398

302

55–59

228

277

60–64

210

396

65–74

300

132

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,381	20.9%
18 and over	5,229	79.1%
65 and over	1,084	16.4%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.8%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	6,226	92.3%
Two or more races	188	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	134	2%
Other race	120	1.8%
Black or African American	54	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	19.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$59,131

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	70.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.3%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,265	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	55	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	420	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	527	23.2%
Households with children under 18	714	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	752	33.2%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	17.9%
Married	47.7%	53.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%
Widowed	3.5%	9.3%
Divorced	16.4%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	2.8%
Kindergarten	17	1.4%
Elementary school	605	49.0%
High school	364	29.5%
College / grad school	213	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Professional & management 9.5%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 7.0%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 11.4%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 22.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	542	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,206	93.9%
Spanish	25	0.4%
Other Indo-European	19	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,603	99.9%
Born in same state	6,586	99.6%
Born in different state	4,371	66.1%
Foreign born	17	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.1%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,008	15.2%
Arab	900	13.6%
Italian	851	12.9%
English	40	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	0.5%
Dutch	24	0.4%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26170

What city is ZIP code 26170 in?

ZIP code 26170 is primarily assigned to Saint Marys, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26170 in?

ZIP code 26170 falls within Pleasants County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26170?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26170 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 26170 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26170 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 26170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26170?

The median home value in ZIP code 26170 is $118,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 26170 in?

ZIP code 26170 observes the EST timezone.