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Nettie, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26681

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

1,486
16/sq mi
$50,786
Median income
$70,700
Median home value
5.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26681 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26681 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nettie, Nicholas County, West Virginia, home to just 1,486 residents across 92.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26681 reports a modest median household income of $50,786 (12% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $32,140. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $70,700 (49% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 92.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Nicholas County, letting you compare 26681 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 26681

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nettie, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26681.

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 26681, Nettie, 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

1,486

Population

92.9

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26681?

51.2

Median Age

70.5%

Male

29.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
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 1.1%
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?

$50,786

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$32,140

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26681 ranks nationally

Nettie, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,786 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.7%

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

What does housing look like?

437

Total Housing Units

346

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$70,700

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 26681, employing approximately 110 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,685,000.

25

Businesses

110

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 8 32.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 16.0%
Retail trade 4 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%

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 26681 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 26681 ranks #3 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 26681 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 26681 ranks #3 of 6 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
26662 Canvas, WV 1,154 3.5 mi
26202 Fenwick, WV 641 5.0 mi
26676 Leivasy, WV 435 5.3 mi
26660 Calvin, WV 255 9.0 mi
25981 Quinwood, WV 951 9.9 mi
26679 Mount Nebo, WV 1,896 6.4 mi
26205 Craigsville, WV 3,690 7.6 mi
26684 Pool, WV 116 8.6 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
26678 standard
Mount Lookout, WV
Pop: 1,247
26662 standard
Canvas, WV
Pop: 1,154

Related Areas

Nicholas County Nettie, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26681 in? ▼
ZIP code 26681 (Nettie) 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 26681? ▼
ZIP code 26681 in Nettie, WV has a population of 1,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26681? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26681 is $50,786, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26681? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26681 is $70,700, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26681? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26681 is White at 98.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26681? ▼
ZIP code 26681 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 110 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26681? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26681 are: Transportation and warehousing (8), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26681? ▼
In ZIP code 26681, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.7% 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 26681? ▼
In ZIP code 26681, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26681? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26681 is 9.5% 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.