Marion County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 18 ZIP codes · 17 cities
18
ZIP codes
56,001
population (2021)
-0.7%
pop change since 2010
54049
FIPS code
Marion County ZIP code map
About Marion County
Marion County is located in West Virginia and contains 18 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 56,001 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.7% from 56,418 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Marion County is 54049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 56,001 |
| 2010 population | 56,418 |
| Change | -0.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54049 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Marion County
Barrackville
Baxter
Carolina
Colfax
Fairmont
Fairview
Farmington
Four States
Grant Town
Idamay
Kingmont
Mannington
Metz
Montana Mines
Rachel
Rivesville
Worthington
ZIP codes for Marion County, WV (18)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26554 | Fairmont | Marion | View map |
| 26555 | Fairmont | Marion | View map |
| 26559 | Barrackville | Marion | View map |
| 26560 | Baxter | Marion | View map |
| 26563 | Carolina | Marion | View map |
| 26566 | Colfax | Marion | View map |
| 26570 | Fairview | Marion | View map |
| 26571 | Farmington | Marion | View map |
| 26572 | Four States | Marion | View map |
| 26574 | Grant Town | Marion | View map |
| 26576 | Idamay | Marion | View map |
| 26578 | Kingmont | Marion | View map |
| 26582 | Mannington | Marion | View map |
| 26585 | Metz | Marion | View map |
| 26586 | Montana Mines | Marion | View map |
| 26587 | Rachel | Marion | View map |
| 26588 | Rivesville | Marion | View map |
| 26591 | Worthington | Marion | View map |
Demographics & statistics
56,651
Population
40.5
Median age
$60,073
Median household income
$32,139
Per capita income
$103,810
Median home value
$457
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
19.6%
Poverty rate
16.7%
Unemployment
20,590
Housing units
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,627
Under 5
1,405
1,657
5–9
1,432
1,771
10–14
1,530
1,897
15–19
1,638
2,489
20–24
2,151
3,700
25–34
3,197
3,600
35–44
3,111
3,708
45–54
3,203
1,843
55–59
1,593
2,066
60–64
1,784
3,569
65–74
3,084
1,814
75–84
1,568
651
85+
563
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,160 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 45,491 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 11,249 | 24.7% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,516 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,830 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,619 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 978 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 429 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 213 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.7%
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
23.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $60,073 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.4%
$50k–$100k
36.0%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
4.1%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,810 |
| Median rent / month | $457 |
| Owner occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter occupied | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
| Single-family detached | 82.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 12.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 39.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.9% |
| Electricity | 21.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,253 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,385 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,513 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,116 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,312 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,028 | 38.3% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 29.4% |
| Married | 53.2% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
57.4%
Some college, no degree
12.5%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 568 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 494 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,152 | 48.8% |
| High school | 2,275 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 3,212 | 15.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Construction
18.5%
Retail trade
11.0%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Professional & management
4.9%
Public administration
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.5%
Other services
3.3%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.5% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
19.6%
Under 18 years
29.8%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 37.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.2% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.5% |
| Visited dentist | 54.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 21.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,535 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 45.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.9% |
| Public insurance | 50.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,619 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 153 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 101 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56,193 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 55,915 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 43,679 | 74.5% |
| Foreign born | 278 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 458 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 310 | 31.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,680 | 15.3% |
| French | 7,165 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 4,533 | 8% |
| English | 1,223 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 425 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 182 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 161 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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