Fairmont, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26554
Marion County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,369
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $69,712
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairmont pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26554 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26554 (Fairmont, WV) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 211.0 in 2023 to 242.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 26554 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia, with 41,369 residents across 350.3 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26554 reports a modest median household income of $69,712 (21% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,402. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $183,900 (33% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 73.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $978.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marion County, so 26554 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairmont, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
124 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 establishments
- Construction
Construction
83 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26554, Fairmont, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
41,369
Population
350.3
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26554?
38.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,712
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$37,402
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26554 ranks nationally
Fairmont, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,712 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,706housing units
19,706
Total Housing Units
17,781
Occupied Units
1,925
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,900
Median Home Value
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$978
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.1%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26554 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 178 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 191 |
| 2022 | +11.4% | 213 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 211 |
| 2024 | +15.1% | 243 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 939 business establishments in ZIP 26554, employing approximately 11,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $562,278,000.
939
Businesses
11,874
Employees
$562.3M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 146 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 124 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 83 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.5% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26554
Fairmont (26554)
41,369 residents
- 26354 11,135
Grafton (26354)
11,135 residents
- 26588 2,611
Rivesville (26588)
2,611 residents
- 26571 1,833
Farmington (26571)
1,833 residents
- 26559 1,269
Barrackville (26559)
1,269 residents
- 26574 664
Grant Town (26574)
664 residents
- 26576 608
Idamay (26576)
608 residents
- 26560 227
Baxter (26560)
227 residents
- 26586 209
Montana Mines (26586)
209 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26554 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26576
Idamay (26576)
$98,953 median income
- 26571
Farmington (26571)
$84,167 median income
- 26559
Barrackville (26559)
$73,229 median income
- 26554
Fairmont (26554)
$69,712 median income
- 26574
Grant Town (26574)
$64,688 median income
- 26588
Rivesville (26588)
$60,990 median income
- 26354
Grafton (26354)
$52,742 median income
- 26560 $6,875
Baxter (26560)
$6,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26554 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26554, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (41,369 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26554 in?
ZIP code 26554 (Fairmont) is located in Marion County, West Virginia. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26554?
ZIP code 26554 in Fairmont, WV has a population of 41,369 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26554?
The median household income in ZIP 26554 is $69,712, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26554?
The median home value in ZIP 26554 is $183,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26554 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26554?
ZIP code 26554 has 939 business establishments employing approximately 11,874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26554 are: Retail trade (146), Health care and social assistance (133), Other services (except public administration) (124). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26554?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26554 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26554?
In ZIP code 26554, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26554?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26554 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26554?
In ZIP code 26554, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26554 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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