City

Carolina, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  West Virginia

👥188Population
💰$19,188Median HH Income▼ 75% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$80,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Other: 9%Race
White91.0%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
27%
25–44
19%
45–64
11%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty48.9% ▲ 389% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate37 (30.6%)
Associates36 (29.8%)
Bachelors22 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree26 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.6%Associates: 29.8%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad30.6%
Associates29.8%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,188 ▼ 75% below avg
Median Home Value$80,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
57%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
80%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
62%
About Carolina, WV

Carolina is a city in West Virginia, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 188 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, Carolina is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,188 is well below the national average. Approximately 48.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Carolina is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carolina is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.96%).

Carolina, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Carolina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26563 188 $19,188 $80,500 0.0% 39.7% 63.6%