26554 ZIP Code
Fairmont, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26554 |
| City/Town: | Fairmont |
| County: | Marion |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,983 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,875 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,580 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,808 |
| Median Home Value: | $160,100 |
| Land Area: | 131.9 sq miles
341.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4654, -80.1098 |
Population Information (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,983 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,803 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,180 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,238 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,288 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,364 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,712 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,586 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,679 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,096 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,835 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,178 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,620 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,833 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,566 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 988 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $160,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $907 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,808 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,597 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,211 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,501 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,096 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,795 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 692 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,479 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,491 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,379 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,271 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,282 | 18.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,201 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26554 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,875 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,372 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,244 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,580 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,570 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,214 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,318 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,963 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,684 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,823 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 702 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,265 | 91.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,598 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 206 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 406 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,475 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 896 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 627 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 243 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 158 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 187 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26554 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 861 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 697 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,941 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,375 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,193 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,584 | 20.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,142 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,980 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,016 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 808 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26554 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,747 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,713 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 102 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 650 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 278 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,505 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26554 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 543 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,057 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,296 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 347 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,161 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,448 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 230 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 685 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,771 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,807 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,361 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,112 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,396 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,864 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,738 | 66.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,816 | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,671 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26554 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,832 | 72.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,700 | 38.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,628 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,092 | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 459 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,661 | 15.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26554 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,547 | 73.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 332 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 739 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 813 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,194 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 280 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 536 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,367 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26554 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 941 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,334 | 6.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,213 | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,678 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,793 | 14.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,715 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,157 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,327 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,619 | 23.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26554 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 240 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,716 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,046 | 30.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,594 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,725 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 487 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26554 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,479 | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 523 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,159 | 29.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 92 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 221 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26554 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,533 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,322 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,561 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,181 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26554 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,353 | 10.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,089 | 16.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,226 | 17.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,294 | 18.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,617 | 20.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,509 | 12.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 347 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26554 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,169 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $907 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,597 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,117 | 46.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,861 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,536 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,774 | 27.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,649 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,970 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26554 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,284 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,043 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,607 | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 458 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,884 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,951 | 28.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26554 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,960 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 473 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 400 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,717 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,625 | 18.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,745 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,733 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,700 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,535 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,513 | 18.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 596 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,866 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,051 | 40.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26554 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,039 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,572 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,882 | 51.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,639 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 945 | 17.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26554 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,599 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 158 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 384 | 243.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 384 | 243.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 384 | 243.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 81 | 51.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 128 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 12.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26554 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,745 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,865 | 97.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 880 | 2.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 372 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 236 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 205 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26554 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,597 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,339 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
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