Mount Nebo, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26679
Nicholas County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,896
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,459
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Nebo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26679 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26679 covers 136.4 square miles in Mount Nebo, Nicholas County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,896 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26679 reports a modest median household income of $53,459 (7% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,919. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $164,900 (19% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 73.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $977.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nicholas County, so 26679 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 26679
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Nebo, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26679.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 26679, Mount Nebo, 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
1,896
Population
136.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26679?
40.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$53,459
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$23,919
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26679 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Mount Nebo, 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)
$53,459 46th percentile higher than 46% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,068housing units
1,068
Total Housing Units
707
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,900
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$977
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 26679, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,266,000.
33
Businesses
173
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.1% |
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 26679 vs 26684 →
ZIP 26679 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26679
Mount Nebo (26679)
1,896 residents
- 26681
Nettie (26681)
1,486 residents
- 26678
Mount Lookout (26678)
1,247 residents
- 26662
Canvas (26662)
1,154 residents
- 25981
Quinwood (25981)
951 residents
- 25958
Charmco (25958)
851 residents
- 26676 435
Leivasy (26676)
435 residents
- 26680 340
Nallen (26680)
340 residents
- 25972 299
Leslie (25972)
299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26679 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26679 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26678
Mount Lookout (26678)
$64,375 median income
- 26679
Mount Nebo (26679)
$53,459 median income
- 26681
Nettie (26681)
$50,786 median income
- 25981
Quinwood (25981)
$37,639 median income
- 25958
Charmco (25958)
$26,667 median income
- 26676 $21,100
Leivasy (26676)
$21,100 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26679 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26684 | Pool, WV | 116 | 2.6 mi |
| 26678 | Mount Lookout, WV | 1,247 | 6.1 mi |
| 26662 | Canvas, WV | 1,154 | 7.2 mi |
| 26676 | Leivasy, WV | 435 | 7.5 mi |
| 26680 | Nallen, WV | 340 | 6.2 mi |
| 26681 | Nettie, WV | 1,486 | 6.4 mi |
| 25981 | Quinwood, WV | 951 | 7.4 mi |
| 25972 | Leslie, WV | 299 | 9.1 mi |
| 25958 | Charmco, WV | 851 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26679, 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 (1,896 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 26679 in?
ZIP code 26679 (Mount Nebo) 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 26679?
ZIP code 26679 in Mount Nebo, WV has a population of 1,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26679?
The median household income in ZIP 26679 is $53,459, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26679?
The median home value in ZIP 26679 is $164,900, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26679?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26679 is White at 93.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26679?
ZIP code 26679 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26679?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26679 are: Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26679?
In ZIP code 26679, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26679?
In ZIP code 26679, approximately 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26679?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26679 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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