City

Fairmont, WV

2 ZIP codes  ·  Marion County  ·  West Virginia

👥42,116Population
💰$69,271Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$181,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic1.8%
Black3.4%
Asian0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma327 (1.2%)
HS Graduate9,025 (33.1%)
Some College3,435 (12.6%)
Associates3,690 (13.5%)
Bachelors2,511 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree8,304 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,271 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$181,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units19,688
Vacant Units2,176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Fairmont, WV

Fairmont is a city in West Virginia, located in Marion County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,116 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Fairmont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,271 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairmont is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairmont is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.19%).

Fairmont, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fairmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26554 42,116 $69,271 $181,800 $931 5.7% 39.6% 72.6%

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