City

Fairdale, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Raleigh County  ·  West Virginia

👥453Population
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$70,600Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 23.2% Female 76.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
14%
25–44
17%
45–64
15%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
HS Graduate114 (34.4%)
Some College57 (17.2%)
Associates104 (31.4%)
Bachelors25 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree31 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 31.4%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad34.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates31.4%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
83%
$200k–$300k
17%

Financials

Median Home Value$70,600 ▼ 75% below avg
Total Housing Units259
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
66%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
68%
About Fairdale, WV

Fairdale is a city in West Virginia, located in Raleigh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 453 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

The real estate market in Fairdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairdale is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.