PlainZIP

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
$69,712
Median income
$183,900
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,402. Local economic indicators show a 13.3% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $183,900 for a typical home value (33% above the state average), with rent averaging $978 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 26554 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Marion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 26554?

38.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

19,706

Total Housing Units

17,781

Occupied Units

1,925

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$183,900

Median Home Value

+33% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26554 vs 26586 →

ZIP 26554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26554 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26586 Montana Mines, WV 209 3.9 mi
26559 Barrackville, WV 1,269 3.7 mi
26560 Baxter, WV 227 5.4 mi
26588 Rivesville, WV 2,611 7.4 mi
26576 Idamay, WV 608 7.8 mi
26574 Grant Town, WV 664 8.8 mi
26571 Farmington, WV 1,833 8.3 mi
26354 Grafton, WV 11,135 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marion County

26582 standard
Mannington, WV
Pop: 5,335
26588 standard
Rivesville, WV
Pop: 2,611
26571 standard
Farmington, WV
Pop: 1,833
26591 standard
Worthington, WV
Pop: 1,511
26559 standard
Barrackville, WV
Pop: 1,269
26574 standard
Grant Town, WV
Pop: 664

Related Areas

Marion County Fairmont, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.