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Montgomery, WV
City in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25126, 25136.
Population
1,516
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
2
Montgomery and its ZIP codes
Montgomery at a glance
- Montgomery is about 13 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,679 a year, 54% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,000 (18% below West Virginia) and median rent is $671 a month.
Local data for Montgomery, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montgomery, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,679
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$133,000
Median rent
$671/mo
Homeownership
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
46.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (341), German Americans (111), Italian Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Montgomery.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
How people get to work
Montgomery, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked12.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montgomery, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montgomery, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
21.1%
U.S. 12.1% +9.0 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Montgomery
2 in or overlapping Montgomery. Population shown
Cities near Montgomery
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmithersCity | 1 mi | 1.4 |
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| HandleyTown | 2.8 mi | 1 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| PrattTown | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| GlasgowTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Cedar GroveTown | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montgomery, WV in?
- Montgomery is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Montgomery, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montgomery include 25126, 25136.
- What is the population of Montgomery, WV?
- About 1,516 people live in Montgomery, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montgomery?
- Nearby places include Smithers (1 mi), Kimberly (2.4 mi), Mount Carbon (2.6 mi), Handley (2.8 mi), Boomer (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023