Nallen, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26680

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

340
5/sq mi
$107,900
Median home value
2.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nallen pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26680 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26680 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.8 square miles in Nallen, Fayette County, West Virginia. The area is home to 340 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 26680 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26680 sits at , while per-capita income is $170,627. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 35.1%. On housing, the median home value is $107,900 (22% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26680 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 26680 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 26680, Nallen, 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

340

Population

70.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26680?

61.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

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?

$170,627

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

35.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.7%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

166

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$107,900

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

1983

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26680 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 26680 ranks #8 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
26684 Pool, WV 116 4.8 mi
25868 Lookout, WV 432 5.2 mi
26678 Mount Lookout, WV 1,247 5.5 mi
26679 Mount Nebo, WV 1,896 6.2 mi
25854 Hico, WV 1,101 6.7 mi
25962 Rainelle, WV 3,806 8.9 mi
25972 Leslie, WV 299 7.9 mi
25942 Winona, WV 162 7.9 mi
25837 Edmond, WV 391 8.6 mi
25958 Charmco, WV 851 8.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26680 in?
ZIP code 26680 (Nallen) is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26680?
ZIP code 26680 in Nallen, WV has a population of 340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26680?
The median home value in ZIP 26680 is $107,900, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26680?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26680 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26680?
In ZIP code 26680, 86.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.7% 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 26680?
In ZIP code 26680, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26680?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26680 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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