City

Fayetteville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥7,917Population
💰$59,825Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$119,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 2.2%Other: 3%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic0.2%
Black2.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,737 (36.9%)
Some College811 (17.2%)
Associates559 (11.9%)
Bachelors485 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree1,097 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College17.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,825 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$119,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units3,405
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Fayetteville, WV

Fayetteville is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,917 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Fayetteville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,825 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fayetteville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fayetteville is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fayetteville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25840 7,917 $59,825 $119,000 $880 7.3% 33.6% 78.6%