Summersville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26651
Nicholas County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,650
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,955
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Summersville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26651 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26651 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summersville, Nicholas County, West Virginia, home to 9,650 residents across 626.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26651 reports a modest median household income of $62,955 (9% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,711. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $179,700 (30% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $633.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nicholas County, so 26651 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summersville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26651.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26651, Summersville, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,650
Population
626.6
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26651?
44.7
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,955
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$37,711
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26651 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Summersville, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,955 Top 34% higher than 66% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,203housing units
4,203
Total Housing Units
3,514
Occupied Units
689
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,700
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$633
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26651 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.1% | 152 |
| 2020 | +3.8% | 158 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 183 |
| 2022 | -7.0% | 170 |
| 2024 | – | 260 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 297 business establishments in ZIP 26651, employing approximately 3,822 people with a combined annual payroll of $157,672,000.
297
Businesses
3,822
Employees
$157.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 53 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 22 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26651
Summersville (26651)
9,650 residents
- 25043 1,659
Clay (25043)
1,659 residents
- 26662 1,154
Canvas (26662)
1,154 residents
- 25211 135
Widen (25211)
135 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26651 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26651, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,650 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26651 in?
ZIP code 26651 (Summersville) is located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Nicholas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nicholas-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26651?
ZIP code 26651 in Summersville, WV has a population of 9,650 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26651?
The median household income in ZIP 26651 is $62,955, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26651?
The median home value in ZIP 26651 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26651 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26651?
ZIP code 26651 has 297 business establishments employing approximately 3,822 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26651 are: Retail trade (53), Health care and social assistance (45), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26651?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26651 decreased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26651?
In ZIP code 26651, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26651?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26651 is 27.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26651?
In ZIP code 26651, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26651 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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