City

Mount Carbon, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Fayette County  ·  West Virginia

👥646Population
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$260,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓63.5%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 70.7% Female 29.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

18–24
31%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.33
College Grads63.5% ▲ 64% above avg
HS Graduate131 (36.5%)
Bachelors81 (22.6%)
Graduate Degree147 (40.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.5%Bachelors: 22.6%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
HS Grad36.5%
Bachelors22.6%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
42%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
19%

Financials

Median Home Value$260,500 ≈ Avg
Total Housing Units210
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

$50k–$75k
19%
$100k–$150k
42%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
71%
About Mount Carbon, WV

Mount Carbon is a city in West Virginia, located in Fayette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

The real estate market in Mount Carbon is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $260,500, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Carbon is highly educated. 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Carbon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.