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Fayette County

Population: 40,488 · 42 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
40,488
People
Median age
44.7
Housing
Total households
15,948
Income
Median household income
$53,194
Housing
Total housing units
19,084
Employment
Employment rate
45.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
15.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
92%
County details
Local time 02:10:33(ET)
NameFayette
Total ZIP codes42total
ZIP codes (by type)
26 Standard14 PO Box2 Unique
Area code304, 681
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates38.0309659, -81.0860886
Land area662 sq miles(1,714.5 km²)

Map of Fayette county, West Virginia with ZIP codes

Map of Fayette County, West Virginia and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Fayette County

Compare the largest cities in Fayette County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Oak Hill8,179$52,4661ZIPs
Fayetteville2,887$67,6231ZIPs
Danese1,4641ZIPs
Victor1,4031ZIPs
Ansted1,303$38,3751ZIPs
Montgomery1,275$27,6791ZIPs
Mount Hope1,125$34,3752ZIPs
Mount Olive1,0931ZIPs
Smithers754$45,4171ZIPs
Boomer599$38,2091ZIPs
Gauley Bridge553$25,6251ZIPs
Hilltop528$30,8841ZIPs
Powellton4931ZIPs
Swiss4681ZIPs
Scarbro4611ZIPs
Nallen4411ZIPs
Lookout4081ZIPs
Edmond3801ZIPs
Spring Dale3621ZIPs
Mount Carbon341$250,0011ZIPs
Meadow Bridge324$43,7501ZIPs
Lochgelly3221ZIPs
Cannelton3181ZIPs
Charlton Heights3071ZIPs
Robson3041ZIPs
Lansing2441ZIPs
Hico2391ZIPs
Kimberly2131ZIPs
Minden2031ZIPs
Kincaid191$19,2501ZIPs
Deep Water1831ZIPs
Winona1761ZIPs
Glen Ferris1741ZIPs
Page152$58,9471ZIPs
Pax136$28,7501ZIPs
Layland1191ZIPs
Prince1151ZIPs
Glen Jean901ZIPs
Kanawha Falls771ZIPs
Alloy621ZIPs
Thurmond51ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Fayette County

Review the most populated postal areas across Fayette County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
25901Oak Hill$51,73510,338
25840Fayetteville$67,6287,290
25880Mount Hope$36,2645,340
25976Meadow Bridge$41,1692,035
25917Scarbro$60,4071,887
25812Ansted$43,6461,589
25831Danese$46,8001,464
25938Victor$59,8331,403
25136Montgomery$28,1731,366
25185Mount Olive1,093
25854Hico$52,143867
25031Boomer$40,048832
25186Smithers$47,563756
25904Pax$39,455675
25085Gauley Bridge$30,945650
25161Powellton$51,397489
25040Charlton Heights478
25118Kimberly474
26690Swiss468
26680Nallen441

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS