26679 ZIP Code – Mount Nebo, West Virginia
26679 is a small ZIP code in Mount Nebo, West Virginia, part of Nicholas County with a population of approximately 1,237 residents. The median household income of $45,559 is below the West Virginia average and below the national average. At $142,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 73.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $979 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 7.4%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26684, 26681, 26678.
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ZIP 26679 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26679 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,237 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $142k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $979 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26684 – Pool
- 26681 – Nettie
- 26678 – Mount Lookout
- 26662 – Canvas
- 26680 – Nallen
- 26676 – Leivasy
- 25981 – Quinwood
- 25972 – Leslie
- 25854 – Hico
- 25958 – Charmco
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26684 | POOL | 411 | $92,974 |
| 26681 | NETTIE | 1,137 | $35,391 |
| 26678 | MOUNT LOOKOUT | 1,494 | $75,659 |
| 26662 | CANVAS | 464 | Not provided |
| 26680 | NALLEN | 527 | $43,607 |