Zip code 26591: Worthington, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26591?

26591 is assigned to Worthington, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26591 in?

26591 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26591?

About 1,568 people live in 26591, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26591?

The median household income in 26591 is $61,071.

Q: What zip codes are near 26591?

The closest zip codes to 26591 are 26568, 26563, 26572, 26463, 26576.

Residential delivery areaMarion CountyEastern Time

Population

1,568

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$124K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$739/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

12 sq mi

130 people/sq mi

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

About 26591

26591 is a small-town zip code in Worthington, West Virginia (Marion County), covering 12 sq mi of land. About 1,568 people live here, or 130 per square mile. The median resident is 30.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $61,071 a year, 24% below the national median of $80,734. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $124,000, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $739 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and food service.

How 26591 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate35.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%7th of 662 in WV
Residents under 1837.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%31st of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy22.8%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%225th of 661 in WV
Self-employed workers13.8%
86th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%89th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate77.8%
73rd
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%425th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older15.8%
44th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%506th of 663 in WV
Poverty rate9.3%
40th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%497th of 661 in WV
Average commute24.2 min
38th
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min364th of 485 in WV
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%438th of 663 in WV
Work from home9%
28th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%188th of 650 in WV
Median household income$61,071
22nd
U.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608208th of 540 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.401
21st
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471347th of 656 in WV
Population density130/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi165th of 663 in WV
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%440th of 650 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%357th of 662 in WV
Median home value$124,000
6th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600283rd of 550 in WV
Median gross rent$739
4th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872185th of 297 in WV
Median age30.2
4th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7608th of 661 in WV
Diversity index10
4th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3276th of 663 in WV
Broadband access80%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%450th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters29.4%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%331st of 499 in WV
Per capita income$20,900
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203532nd of 659 in WV
Median earnings per worker$29,873
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162515th of 615 in WV
Population1,568
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373214th of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%536th of 652 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%461st of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%447th of 650 in WV
Government workers2.8%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%554th of 650 in WV

Measure	26591	Marion	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Uninsured rateWeakness	35.1%	6.7%	6%	8.4%	99th	7th of 662
Residents under 18	37.1%	19.9%	20%	22%	99th	31st of 663
Housing vacancy	22.8%	11.2%	15.4%	10.1%	95th	225th of 661
Self-employed workers	13.8%	5.8%	6.8%	10%	86th	89th of 650
Homeownership rate	77.8%	76.7%	74.9%	65.2%	73rd	425th of 661
Residents 65 and older	15.8%	20.1%	21%	17.2%	44th	506th of 663
Poverty rate	9.3%	13.6%	16.7%	12.5%	40th	497th of 661
Average commute	24.2 min	25.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	38th	364th of 485
Veterans	4.9%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	37th	438th of 663
Work from home	9%	11%	9.1%	15.1%	28th	188th of 650
Median household income	$61,071	$67,370	$59,608	$80,734	22nd	208th of 540
Income inequality (Gini)	0.401	0.414	0.471	0.483	21st	347th of 656
Population density	130/sq mi	181/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	165th of 663
Healthcare workers	6%	12.6%	12.5%	9.7%	8th	440th of 650
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.6%	27.2%	24.1%	35.7%	7th	357th of 662
Median home value	$124,000	$166,700	$162,600	$332,700	6th	283rd of 550
Median gross rent	$739	$932	$872	$1,413	4th	185th of 297
Median age	30.2	40.3	42.7	38.9	4th	608th of 661
Diversity index	10	16.9	19.3	61.4	4th	276th of 663
Broadband accessWeakness	80%	90.1%	86.1%	91%	4th	450th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	29.4%	43.7%	48.9%	51.1%	4th	331st of 499
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,900	$34,952	$34,203	$44,673	3rd	532nd of 659
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,873	$43,782	$43,162	$49,666	3rd	515th of 615
Population	1,568	55,909	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	214th of 663
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	536th of 652
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.8%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	461st of 663
Tech workers	0%	3.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	447th of 650
Government workers	2.8%	20%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	554th 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

18%

Under 5

19%

5–17

12%

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

30.2

Under 18

37.1%

65 and over

15.8%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0.2%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

10%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 460
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 73.3%
Married couples: 57%
Living alone: 15.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

29%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

Median household income

26591

$61,071

Marion Co.

$67,370

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,900

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.401

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26591

$124,000

Marion Co.

$166,700

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26591

$739

Marion Co.

$932

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

24%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 596
Owner-occupied: 77.8%
Vacant: 22.8%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 29.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.4%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

88%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

15%

20–29

52%

30–44

30%

45–59

60+

0.6%

Average commute

24.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Office and admin

22%

Food service

13%

Management

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Sales

Legal and social services

Production

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

31%

Construction

16%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Retail

11%

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Education

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Information

0.9%

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.5%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$29,873

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

2.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26591	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$22,161	$74,888
Service	$30,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$73,292	$49,199
Production and transportation	$60,096	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

59%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Households with broadband: 80%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.6%
No internet access: 18.3%
Without health insurance: 35.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Worthington
State: West Virginia
County: Marion County
Center point: 39.4516° N, 80.2963° W
Land area: 12 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26591 spans 2 counties

Marion County96% of land
Harrison County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Worthington5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 26591

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26568	Enterprise, WV	2.3 mi	650	$61,914	$89,500
26563	Carolina, WV	2.4 mi	261	—	—
26572	Four States, WV	2.6 mi	114	$86,136	—
26463	Wyatt, WV	2.8 mi	246	$75,000	$250,000
26576	Idamay, WV	3.6 mi	634	$98,953	$111,200
26431	Shinnston, WV	4.2 mi	6,271	$61,023	$149,900
26587	Rachel, WV	4.5 mi	98	—	$85,200
26366	Haywood, WV	5.2 mi	13	—	—
26571	Farmington, WV	5.5 mi	1,788	$84,167	$141,500
26555	Fairmont, WV · PO box	6 mi	—	—	—
26361	Gypsy, WV	6.1 mi	102	$82,697	—
26386	Lumberport, WV	6.2 mi	2,243	$75,720	$186,800

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Questions about 26591

What city is zip code 26591?

26591 is assigned to Worthington, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26591 in?

26591 is mostly in Marion County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26591?

About 1,568 people live in 26591, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26591 in?

26591 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26591?

The median household income in 26591 is $61,071.

What zip codes are near 26591?

The closest zip codes to 26591 are 26568, 26563, 26572, 26463, 26576.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26591, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.