Zip code 26563: Carolina, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26563?

26563 is assigned to Carolina, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26563 in?

26563 is in Marion County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26563?

About 261 people live in 26563, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26563?

The closest zip codes to 26563 are 26576, 26572, 26591, 26587, 26571.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

261

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

367 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26563

26563 is a small-town zip code in Carolina, West Virginia (Marion County), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 261 people live here, or 367 per square mile. The median resident is 33 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

53.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; construction and repair; and police and fire protection.

How 26563 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 261 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate53.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%37th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters75%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%104th of 499 in WV
Government workers37.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%78th of 650 in WV
Residents 65 and older20.7%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%362nd of 663 in WV
Work from home13.8%
55th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%88th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%358th of 650 in WV
Broadband access91.3%
43rd
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%180th of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
37th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471284th of 656 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher24.7%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%135th of 662 in WV
Population density367/sq mi
28th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi77th of 663 in WV
Veterans3.3%
18th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%499th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate49.6%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%644th of 661 in WV
Median age33
11th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7586th of 661 in WV
Diversity index17.7
10th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3152nd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$18,997
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203563rd of 659 in WV
Population261
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373568th of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%534th of 652 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%590th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%454th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%625th of 661 in WV
Residents under 186.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%588th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$13,313
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162598th of 615 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%440th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%547th of 650 in WV

Measure	26563	Marion	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	53.3%	13.6%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	37th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	75%	43.7%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	104th of 499
Government workers	37.6%	20%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	78th of 650
Residents 65 and older	20.7%	20.1%	21%	17.2%	77th	362nd of 663
Work from home	13.8%	11%	9.1%	15.1%	55th	88th of 650
Healthcare workers	9.2%	12.6%	12.5%	9.7%	46th	358th of 650
Broadband access	91.3%	90.1%	86.1%	91%	43rd	180th of 661
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.414	0.471	0.483	37th	284th of 656
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.7%	27.2%	24.1%	35.7%	33rd	135th of 662
Population density	367/sq mi	181/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	28th	77th of 663
Veterans	3.3%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	18th	499th of 663
Homeownership rateWeakness	49.6%	76.7%	74.9%	65.2%	17th	644th of 661
Median age	33	40.3	42.7	38.9	11th	586th of 661
Diversity index	17.7	16.9	19.3	61.4	10th	152nd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,997	$34,952	$34,203	$44,673	2nd	563rd of 659
Population	261	55,909	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	568th of 663
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	534th of 652
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.7%	6%	8.4%	1st	590th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.8%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	454th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	11.2%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	625th of 661
Residents under 18	6.5%	19.9%	20%	22%	1st	588th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$13,313	$43,782	$43,162	$49,666	1st	598th of 615
Tech workers	0%	3.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	440th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	5.8%	6.8%	10%	1st	547th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

25%

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

15%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

6.5%

65 and over

20.7%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black3%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

17.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 127
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 74%
Married couples: 36.2%
Living alone: 26%
Veterans (of adults): 3.3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

53%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26563

—

Marion Co.

$67,370

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,997

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

53.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26563

—

Marion Co.

$166,700

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26563

—

Marion Co.

$932

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 127
Owner-occupied: 49.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1950
Median rooms: 7.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 75%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 75%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

17%

20–29

62%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

44%

Construction and repair

18%

Police and fire

15%

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

44%

Public administration

15%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

11%

Education

Agriculture and mining

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$13,313

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

37.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26563	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

23%

Some college

31%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 91.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 14.6%
Households with broadband: 91.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 91.3%
No internet access: 8.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Carolina
State: West Virginia
County: Marion County
Center point: 39.4810° N, 80.2738° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Carolina (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26563

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26576	Idamay, WV	1.3 mi	634	$98,953	$111,200
26572	Four States, WV	2.3 mi	114	$86,136	—
26591	Worthington, WV	2.4 mi	1,568	$61,071	$124,000
26587	Rachel, WV	2.8 mi	98	—	$85,200
26571	Farmington, WV	3.2 mi	1,788	$84,167	$141,500
26555	Fairmont, WV · PO box	3.7 mi	—	—	—
26568	Enterprise, WV	4.1 mi	650	$61,914	$89,500
26463	Wyatt, WV	4.9 mi	246	$75,000	$250,000
26578	Kingmont, WV · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
26559	Barrackville, WV	5.7 mi	1,619	$73,229	$166,900
26431	Shinnston, WV	6.2 mi	6,271	$61,023	$149,900
26582	Mannington, WV	6.6 mi	3,743	$52,083	$100,700

Questions about 26563

What city is zip code 26563?

26563 is assigned to Carolina, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26563 in?

26563 is in Marion County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26563?

About 261 people live in 26563, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26563 in?

26563 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26563?

The closest zip codes to 26563 are 26576, 26572, 26591, 26587, 26571.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26563, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.