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Rachel, WV
Census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26587.
Population
52
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
152
ZIP codes
1
Rachel and its ZIP codes
Rachel at a glance
- Rachel is about 2.1 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Rachel, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Rachel.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,960
17,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$462M
FY 2026, $8,227 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rachel, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rachel, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Rachel
1 in or overlapping Rachel. Population shown
Cities near Rachel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManningtonCity | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| FarmingtonTown | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| IdamayCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| CarolinaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WorthingtonTown | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| FairviewTown | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MonongahTown | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| Grant TownTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| BarrackvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| FairmontCity | 8.1 mi | 8.6 |
| BaxterCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ShinnstonCity | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| White HallTown | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Pleasant ValleyCity | 9.3 mi | 3.2 |
| RivesvilleTown | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rachel, WV in?
- Rachel is in Marion County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Rachel, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rachel include 26587.
- What is the population of Rachel, WV?
- About 52 people live in Rachel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rachel?
- Nearby places include Mannington (2.6 mi), Farmington (2.7 mi), Idamay (3 mi), Carolina (3.2 mi), Worthington (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023