Zip code 26574: Grant Town, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26574?

26574 is assigned to Grant Town, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26574 in?

26574 is in Marion County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26574?

About 506 people live in 26574, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26574?

The median household income in 26574 is $64,688.

Q: What zip codes are near 26574?

The closest zip codes to 26574 are 26588, 26560, 26559, 26555, 26586.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

506

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.5 sq mi

1,031 people/sq mi

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

About 26574

26574 is a suburban zip code in Grant Town, West Virginia (Marion County), covering 0.5 sq mi of land. About 506 people live here, or 1,031 per square mile. The median resident is 44 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,688 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,000, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.2 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and cleaning and personal care.

How 26574 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%42nd of 499 in WV
Government workers28.6%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%149th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate91.3%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%185th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate25.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%163rd of 661 in WV
Median age44
82nd
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7372nd of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate7.3%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%198th of 652 in WV
Residents 65 and older21.5%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%342nd of 663 in WV
Average commute30.2 min
75th
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min222nd of 485 in WV
Housing vacancy10.1%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%484th of 661 in WV
Veterans5.8%
49th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%392nd of 663 in WV
Population density1,031/sq mi
44th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi27th of 663 in WV
Residents under 1821.1%
41st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%262nd of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.425
41st
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471270th of 656 in WV
Median earnings per worker$42,083
29th
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162269th of 615 in WV
Median household income$64,688
28th
U.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608167th of 540 in WV
Uninsured rate4.3%
25th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%356th of 662 in WV
Diversity index28.7
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.376th of 663 in WV
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%271st of 650 in WV
Per capita income$27,122
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203362nd of 659 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher13.8%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%350th of 662 in WV
Self-employed workers5.4%
6th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%280th of 650 in WV
Median home value$105,000
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600361st of 550 in WV
Broadband access74.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%516th of 661 in WV
Population506
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373445th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%458th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%443rd of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers1.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%499th of 650 in WV

Measure	26574	Marion	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	43.7%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	42nd of 499
Government workers	28.6%	20%	20.3%	14.5%	98th	149th of 650
Homeownership rateStrength	91.3%	76.7%	74.9%	65.2%	97th	185th of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	25.3%	13.6%	16.7%	12.5%	92nd	163rd of 661
Median age	44	40.3	42.7	38.9	82nd	372nd of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.3%	4.8%	5.4%	5.2%	82nd	198th of 652
Residents 65 and older	21.5%	20.1%	21%	17.2%	81st	342nd of 663
Average commute	30.2 min	25.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	75th	222nd of 485
Housing vacancy	10.1%	11.2%	15.4%	10.1%	72nd	484th of 661
Veterans	5.8%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	49th	392nd of 663
Population density	1,031/sq mi	181/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	44th	27th of 663
Residents under 18	21.1%	19.9%	20%	22%	41st	262nd of 663
Income inequality (Gini)	0.425	0.414	0.471	0.483	41st	270th of 656
Median earnings per worker	$42,083	$43,782	$43,162	$49,666	29th	269th of 615
Median household income	$64,688	$67,370	$59,608	$80,734	28th	167th of 540
Uninsured rate	4.3%	6.7%	6%	8.4%	25th	356th of 662
Diversity index	28.7	16.9	19.3	61.4	22nd	76th of 663
Work from home	6.4%	11%	9.1%	15.1%	13th	271st of 650
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,122	$34,952	$34,203	$44,673	12th	362nd of 659
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.8%	27.2%	24.1%	35.7%	7th	350th of 662
Self-employed workers	5.4%	5.8%	6.8%	10%	6th	280th of 650
Median home value	$105,000	$166,700	$162,600	$332,700	3rd	361st of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	74.4%	90.1%	86.1%	91%	2nd	516th of 661
Population	506	55,909	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	445th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.8%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	458th of 663
Tech workers	0%	3.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	443rd of 650
Healthcare workers	1.5%	12.6%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	499th 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

14%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

17%

45–54

11%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

21.1%

65 and over

21.5%

Race and ethnicity

White84%
Black5%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial11%

Diversity index

28.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 195
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 71.8%
Married couples: 56.9%
Living alone: 28.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.8%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

27%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26574

$64,688

Marion Co.

$67,370

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,122

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.425

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26574

$105,000

Marion Co.

$166,700

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26574

—

Marion Co.

$932

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 217
Owner-occupied: 91.3%
Vacant: 10.1%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

29%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

26%

30–44

52%

45–59

60+

Average commute

30.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

14%

Management

13%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Food service

11%

Office and admin

11%

Engineering and science

Education

Sales

Business and finance

Production

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

18%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Education

10%

Other services

Retail

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Information

Median earnings per worker

$42,083

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

28.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26574	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,732	$74,888
Service	$23,047	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,833	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

47%

Some college

20%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 74.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.8%
No internet access: 24.1%
Without health insurance: 4.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Grant Town
State: West Virginia
County: Marion County
Center point: 39.5608° N, 80.1779° W
Land area: 0.5 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

Grant Town100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 26574

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26588	Rivesville, WV	2.2 mi	2,635	$60,990	$173,300
26560	Baxter, WV	2.3 mi	153	$6,875	$93,700
26559	Barrackville, WV	3.2 mi	1,619	$73,229	$166,900
26555	Fairmont, WV · PO box	3.9 mi	—	—	—
26586	Montana Mines, WV	4.3 mi	58	—	—
26504	Morgantown, WV · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
26571	Farmington, WV	5.1 mi	1,788	$84,167	$141,500
26576	Idamay, WV	6.2 mi	634	$98,953	$111,200
26570	Fairview, WV	6.3 mi	3,350	$71,048	$155,800
26587	Rachel, WV	7.2 mi	98	—	$85,200
26554	Fairmont, WV	7.5 mi	42,118	$69,712	$183,900
26563	Carolina, WV	7.5 mi	261	—	—

Questions about 26574

What city is zip code 26574?

26574 is assigned to Grant Town, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26574 in?

26574 is in Marion County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26574?

About 506 people live in 26574, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26574 in?

26574 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26574?

The median household income in 26574 is $64,688.

What zip codes are near 26574?

The closest zip codes to 26574 are 26588, 26560, 26559, 26555, 26586.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26574, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.