Fayette County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 42 ZIP codes · 41 cities
42
ZIP codes
39,927
population (2021)
-13.3%
pop change since 2010
54019
FIPS code
Fayette County ZIP code map
About Fayette County
Fayette County is located in West Virginia and contains 42 ZIP codes across 41 cities and communities.
The county's population was 39,927 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.3% from 46,039 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fayette County is 54019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 39,927 |
| 2010 population | 46,039 |
| Change | -13.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54019 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fayette County
Alloy
Ansted
Boomer
Cannelton
Charlton Heights
Danese
Deep Water
Dothan
Edmond
Fayetteville
Gauley Bridge
Glen Ferris
Glen Jean
Hico
Hilltop
Kanawha Falls
Kimberly
Kincaid
Lansing
Layland
Lochgelly
Lookout
Meadow Bridge
Minden
Montgomery
Mount Carbon
Mount Hope
Mount Olive
Nallen
Oak Hill
Page
Pax
Powellton
Prince
Robson
Scarbro
Smithers
Spring Dale
Thurmond
Victor
Winona
ZIP codes for Fayette County, WV (42)
Demographics & statistics
33,142
Population
44.0
Median age
$50,040
Median household income
$26,486
Per capita income
$85,622
Median home value
$268
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
20.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
12,819
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
868
Under 5
852
1,079
5–9
1,058
870
10–14
853
891
15–19
874
850
20–24
835
1,849
25–34
1,815
2,028
35–44
1,989
2,036
45–54
1,998
1,229
55–59
1,206
1,296
60–64
1,271
2,240
65–74
2,198
1,085
75–84
1,064
408
85+
400
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,766 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 26,376 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,395 | 27.9% |
| Median age | 44.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,729 | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,288 | 3.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,048 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 329 | 1% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
8.4%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
15.7%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.6% |
| Median income | $50,040 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.8%
$50k–$100k
31.7%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
8.5%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,622 |
| Median rent / month | $268 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 19.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.8% |
| Electricity | 48.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.3% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 10.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,554 | 48.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 807 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,647 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,468 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,251 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,403 | 45.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 19.1% |
| Married | 47.4% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 13.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
45.4%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.0%
Graduate / professional
10.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 360 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 390 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,138 | 31.6% |
| High school | 1,300 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,028 | 16.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Retail trade
18.2%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Public administration
7.9%
Other services
7.4%
Professional & management
7.0%
Construction
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.1% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.3% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
20.7%
Under 18 years
33.8%
18 and over
16.6%
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 37.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 33.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 47.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.6% |
| Teeth loss | 23.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,411 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 22.5% |
| 65 and over | 45.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.2% |
| Public insurance | 59.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,422 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 89 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 55 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,001 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 32,848 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 26,320 | 79.5% |
| Foreign born | 153 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 141 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 37 | 5.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,201 | 15.7% |
| Italian | 4,000 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 2,738 | 8.3% |
| English | 237 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 12 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 80.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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