PlainZIP

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
$62,955
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $37,711. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $179,700 (30% above the state average); renters pay a median of $633 monthly, and 80.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nicholas County, so you can benchmark 26651 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 26651?

44.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$37,711

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26651 ranks nationally

Summersville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,955 35th percentile higher than 35% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,203

Total Housing Units

3,514

Occupied Units

689

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$179,700

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26651 vs 25211 →

ZIP 26651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26651 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
25211 Widen, WV 135 9.6 mi
26662 Canvas, WV 1,154 7.6 mi
25043 Clay, WV 1,659 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nicholas County

26205 standard
Craigsville, WV
Pop: 3,690
26261 standard
Richwood, WV
Pop: 2,701
26679 standard
Mount Nebo, WV
Pop: 1,896
26681 standard
Nettie, WV
Pop: 1,486
26678 standard
Mount Lookout, WV
Pop: 1,247
26662 standard
Canvas, WV
Pop: 1,154

Related Areas

Nicholas County Summersville, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.