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Idamay, WV
Census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26576.
Population
575
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
652
ZIP codes
1
Idamay and its ZIP codes
Idamay at a glance
- Idamay is about 8.8 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,953, 66% above the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,200 (32% below West Virginia).
Local data for Idamay, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Idamay, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,953
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$111,200
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
65.1
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (130), German Americans (100), Italian Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Idamay.
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
How people get to work
Idamay, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Idamay, 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 Idamay, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
22.5%
U.S. 12.8% +9.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Idamay
1 in or overlapping Idamay. Population shown
Cities near Idamay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarolinaCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| FarmingtonTown | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| WorthingtonTown | 2.5 mi | 0.6 |
| RachelCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| MonongahTown | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| BarrackvilleTown | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| FairmontCity | 5.2 mi | 8.6 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.9 |
| ManningtonCity | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Grant TownTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| White HallTown | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Pleasant ValleyCity | 6.4 mi | 3.2 |
| BaxterCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.1 |
| FairviewTown | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| ShinnstonCity | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| RivesvilleTown | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Idamay, WV in?
- Idamay is in Marion County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Idamay, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Idamay include 26576.
- What is the population of Idamay, WV?
- About 575 people live in Idamay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Idamay?
- Nearby places include Carolina (1.2 mi), Farmington (1.3 mi), Worthington (2.5 mi), Rachel (3 mi), Monongah (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023