26591 ZIP Code — Worthington, WV

Marion County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26591 is located in Worthington, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 12.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26591

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 $113,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,179. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26591 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,924

population

12.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26591 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26591

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Worthington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26568 Enterprise (3.4 mi) 26571 Farmington (4.3 mi) 26587 Rachel (4.6 mi) 26431 Shinnston (5.1 mi) 26582 Mannington (6.9 mi) 26386 Lumberport (7 mi) 26404 Meadowbrook (8.8 mi) 26554 Fairmont (10.4 mi) 26448 Wallace (10.6 mi) 26588 Rivesville (11.5 mi) 26348 Folsom (11.9 mi) 26301 Clarksburg (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,924
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	12.07 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.4592
Longitude	-80.2916
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	34.9%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,924

Population

159

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$75,179

Median household income

$23,523

Per capita income

$113,600

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

180

Under 5

158

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

190

45–54

167

55–59

60–64

141

65–74

124

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	647	33.6%
18 and over	1,277	66.4%
65 and over	300	15.6%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,877	97.4%
Two or more races	47	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	46.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	46.2%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	17.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	31.4%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
Median income	$75,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,600
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	0.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	16.2%
1939 or earlier	24.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	62.9%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.7%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	293	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	41	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	83	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	181	30.3%
Households with children under 18	195	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	30.9%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	25.5%
Married	44.7%	49.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.1%
Divorced	37.7%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 52.2%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	203	55.6%
High school	88	24.1%
College / grad school	62	17.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.9%

Retail trade 20.6%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Professional & management 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.3%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	32.9%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	2.5%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 12.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	25.3%
No insurance	33.9%
Uninsured under 19	62.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,586	82.4%
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)	1,924	100.0%
Born in same state	1,904	99.0%
Born in different state	1,618	84.1%
Foreign born	20	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	492	25.6%
Italian	361	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	124	6.4%
English	45	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26591

What city is ZIP code 26591 in?

ZIP code 26591 is primarily assigned to Worthington, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26591 in?

ZIP code 26591 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26591 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 26591 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 26591 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 26591 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26591?

12% 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 26591 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 26591 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26591 in?

ZIP code 26591 observes the EST timezone.