City

Farmington, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,520Population
💰$71,944Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$133,200Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
HS Graduate689 (58.4%)
Some College87 (7.4%)
Associates87 (7.4%)
Bachelors187 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree130 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 58.4%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad58.4%
Some College7.4%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,944 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$133,200 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units730
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
56%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Farmington, WV

Farmington is a city in West Virginia, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,520 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.5 years.

Economically, Farmington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,944 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Farmington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farmington is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Farmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26571 1,520 $71,944 $133,200 $690 3.6% 26.9% 89.9%