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ZIP Code 26662

Nicholas County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,154
30/sq mi
$167,300
Median home value
47.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canvas pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26662 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26662 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.0 square miles in Canvas, Nicholas County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,154 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26662 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26662 sits at , while per-capita income is $32,577. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $167,300 (21% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26662 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nicholas County, so you can benchmark 26662 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26662, Canvas, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,154

Population

38.0

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26662?

47.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$32,577

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.6%

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

What does housing look like?

302

Total Housing Units

241

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$167,300

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 26662, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,065,000.

11

Businesses

31

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 36.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 27.3%

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 26662 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 26662 ranks #5 by population — 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
26681 Nettie, WV 1,486 3.5 mi
26679 Mount Nebo, WV 1,896 7.2 mi
26660 Calvin, WV 255 7.2 mi
26205 Craigsville, WV 3,690 7.2 mi
26651 Summersville, WV 9,650 7.6 mi
26202 Fenwick, WV 641 8.0 mi
26684 Pool, WV 116 8.6 mi
26676 Leivasy, WV 435 8.7 mi
26691 Tioga, WV 417 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26662 in?
ZIP code 26662 (Canvas) 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 26662?
ZIP code 26662 in Canvas, WV has a population of 1,154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26662?
The median home value in ZIP 26662 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26662 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26662?
ZIP code 26662 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26662?
In ZIP code 26662, 84.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26662 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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