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Carolina, WV
Census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26563.
Population
261
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
1
Carolina and its ZIP codes
Carolina at a glance
- Carolina is about 4.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Carolina, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Carolina.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,960
17,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$462M
FY 2026, $8,227 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Carolina, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carolina, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Carolina
1 in or overlapping Carolina. Population shown
Cities near Carolina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IdamayCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| WorthingtonTown | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FarmingtonTown | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| MonongahTown | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| RachelCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.3 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| ManningtonCity | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FairmontCity | 5.8 mi | 8.6 |
| BarrackvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| White HallTown | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| ShinnstonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Pleasant ValleyCity | 6.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Grant TownTown | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| FairviewTown | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| BaxterCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| GypsyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carolina, WV in?
- Carolina is in Marion County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Carolina, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carolina include 26563.
- What is the population of Carolina, WV?
- About 261 people live in Carolina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carolina?
- Nearby places include Idamay (1.2 mi), Worthington (1.6 mi), Farmington (2.5 mi), Monongah (3.1 mi), Rachel (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023