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ZIP Code 26690

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

584
8/sq mi
$51,300
Median home value
6.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26690 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26690 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.9 square miles in Swiss, Fayette County, West Virginia. The area is home to 584 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 26690 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26690 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,121. The poverty rate stands at 35.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $51,300 (63% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26690 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, 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 26690 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 26690, Swiss, 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

584

Population

74.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26690?

30.6

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

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?

$19,121

Per Capita Income

35.0%

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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

254

Total Housing Units

254

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$51,300

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26690 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 26690 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
26656 Belva, WV 401 3.3 mi
25812 Ansted, WV 1,902 4.9 mi
25059 Dixie, WV 678 4.4 mi
25185 Mount Olive, WV 1,042 6.0 mi
25085 Gauley Bridge, WV 830 5.3 mi
25111 Indore, WV 694 8.6 mi
25036 Cannelton, WV 468 6.9 mi
25938 Victor, WV 1,287 6.5 mi
25125 Lizemores, WV 1,011 7.1 mi
25115 Kanawha Falls, WV 90 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26690 in?
ZIP code 26690 (Swiss) 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 26690?
ZIP code 26690 in Swiss, WV has a population of 584 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26690?
The median home value in ZIP 26690 is $51,300, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26690?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26690 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26690?
In ZIP code 26690, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 26690?
In ZIP code 26690, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26690?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26690 is 35.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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