City

Rachel, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  West Virginia

👥191Population
💰$88,125Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$58,300Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊22.3%Unemployment▲ 356% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
24%
18–24
17%
25–44
30%
45–64
15%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.90
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment22.3% ▲ 356% above avg
HS Graduate72 (72%)
Some College5 (5%)
Associates2 (2%)
Bachelors5 (5%)
Graduate Degree16 (16%)

Education

HS Grad: 72%Some College: 5%Associates: 2%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 16%Edu
HS Grad72.0%
Some College5.0%
Associates2.0%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
86%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,125 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$58,300 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units66
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
14%
$75k–$100k
59%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
39%
1940s–1950s
4%
2000+
58%
About Rachel, WV

Rachel is a city in West Virginia, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 191 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Rachel is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,125 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Rachel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rachel is less-educated. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Rachel, WV offers residents above-average earning potential within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Rachel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26587 191 $88,125 $58,300 22.3% 21.0% 100.0%