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Leivasy, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26676

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

435
6/sq mi
$21,100
Median income
$111,000
Median home value
32.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leivasy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26676 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26676 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leivasy, Nicholas County, West Virginia, home to just 435 residents across 69.0 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26676 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,100 (63% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,841. Poverty here runs at 19.8%, with unemployment measured at -. Housing costs here run $111,000 for a typical home value (20% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 78.5, 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 26676 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 →

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 26676, Leivasy, 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

435

Population

69.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26676?

78.5

Median Age

67.5%

Male

32.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
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 7.9%
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?

$21,100

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$23,841

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

How ZIP 26676 ranks nationally

Leivasy, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,100 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 92.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.5%

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

What does housing look like?

294

Total Housing Units

116

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

1.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$111,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 26676, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,905,000.

8

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26676 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 26676 ranks #9 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 26676 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26676 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26202 Fenwick, WV 641 4.5 mi
26681 Nettie, WV 1,486 5.3 mi
25981 Quinwood, WV 951 6.0 mi
26679 Mount Nebo, WV 1,896 7.5 mi
26261 Richwood, WV 2,701 6.9 mi
25984 Rupert, WV 1,886 9.9 mi
26662 Canvas, WV 1,154 8.7 mi
25972 Leslie, WV 299 9.4 mi
25958 Charmco, WV 851 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Nicholas County

26651 standard
Summersville, WV
Pop: 9,650
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

Related Areas

Nicholas County Leivasy, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26676 in? ▼
ZIP code 26676 (Leivasy) 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 26676? ▼
ZIP code 26676 in Leivasy, WV has a population of 435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26676? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26676 is $21,100, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26676? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26676 is $111,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26676? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26676 is White at 92.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26676? ▼
ZIP code 26676 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26676? ▼
In ZIP code 26676, 92.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 26676? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26676 is 19.8% 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.