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26679

West Virginia · 1,628 residents · 52.3 sq mi
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With 1,628 people, ZIP 26679 is a ZIP code in Nicholas County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 16% of adults. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 39 minutes. The typical home is worth $164,900. Density works out to 31 people per square mile. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Nicholas County, 26679 ranks 7th by median household income.

$53,459
US average: $82,259
$23,919
US average: $44,673
$164,900
US average: $376,019
15.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
52.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.0%
Age 65+
22.7%
48.8%
51.2%
2.30 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,527)
Black2.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(58)
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Nicholas County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
26202$75,801
26205$37,378
26610$37,165
26617$56,250
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26679?

ZIP code 26679 has about 1,628 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26679?

The typical household in ZIP code 26679 earns about $53,459 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 26679 expensive?

In ZIP code 26679, the median home is worth about $164,900, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26679?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26679 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26679?

About 18.0% of people in ZIP code 26679 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024