26554 ZIP Code – Fairmont, West Virginia
ZIP code 26554 is a large ZIP code located in Fairmont, West Virginia, within Marion County with a population of approximately 41,983 residents. The median household income is $59,875 — near the West Virginia average and below the national average. At $160,100, median home values run below the national average, with 73.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $907 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate is 13.1%, near the national average. About 30.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. Residents have a median age of 38.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26586, 26559, 26560.
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ZIP 26554 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26554 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $160k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $907 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.1% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26586 – Montana Mines
- 26559 – Barrackville
- 26560 – Baxter
- 26574 – Grant Town
- 26576 – Idamay
- 26588 – Rivesville
- 26563 – Carolina
- 26571 – Farmington
- 26568 – Enterprise
- 26354 – Grafton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26586 | MONTANA MINES | 53 | Not provided |
| 26559 | BARRACKVILLE | 1,541 | $67,391 |
| 26560 | BAXTER | 150 | Not provided |
| 26574 | GRANT TOWN | 439 | $50,982 |
| 26576 | IDAMAY | 737 | $94,084 |