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Mount Carbon, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25031.
Population
347
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,314
ZIP codes
1
Mount Carbon and its ZIP codes
Mount Carbon at a glance
- Mount Carbon is about 31 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Mount Carbon, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Mount Carbon.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Carbon, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Carbon, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
25.0%
U.S. 12.8% +12.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Mount Carbon
1 in or overlapping Mount Carbon. Population shown
Cities near Mount Carbon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| SmithersCity | 2.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| MontgomeryCity | 2.6 mi | 1.6 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.4 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 4.9 mi | 1.6 |
| HandleyTown | 5.2 mi | 1 |
| Beards ForkCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| PageCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HollygroveCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| PrattTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HansfordCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Carbon, WV in?
- Mount Carbon is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Mount Carbon, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Carbon include 25031.
- What is the population of Mount Carbon, WV?
- About 347 people live in Mount Carbon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Carbon?
- Nearby places include Kimberly (0.5 mi), Boomer (0.8 mi), Falls View (2.2 mi), Smithers (2.3 mi), Deep Water (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023