Mount Carbon
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia

Mount Carbon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, West Virginia, with 341 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimberly, 0.5 miles SW.
- 341residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 2,276 / sq mipopulation density
- 25031ZIP code
About Mount Carbon
Mount Carbon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Mount Carbon is located along West Virginia Route 61, 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Montgomery, on the south bank of the Kanawha River at the mouth of Armstrong Creek. Mount Carbon has a post office with ZIP code 25139. As of the 2020 census, its population was 341 (down from 428 at the 2010 census).
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Living in Mount Carbon
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median age
- 57.3
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Mount Carbon had 341 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 341 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,276 per sq mi (879 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Carbon at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 341 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1437° N, 81.2889° W |
| ZIP code | 25031 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5456212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Carbon
- Kimberly0.5 mi SW
- Boomer0.8 mi NE
- Smithers1.6 mi N
- Falls View2.1 mi SE
- Deep Water2.5 mi SE
- Montgomery2.6 mi NW
- Charlton Heights3.2 mi E
- Glen Ferris3.8 mi E
- Powellton3.9 mi SW
- Gauley Bridge4.6 mi E
- Handley5.7 mi NW
- Page6.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Carbon
What county is Mount Carbon in?
Mount Carbon is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Mount Carbon, WV?
341 people lived in Mount Carbon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Carbon, WV?
The ZIP code of Mount Carbon is 25031.
What is the elevation of Mount Carbon?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Carbon?
Kimberly (0.5 mi), Boomer (0.8 mi), Smithers (1.6 mi), Falls View (2.1 mi), Deep Water (2.5 mi).
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