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.

ZIP Code 26679 Data

Population 1,237
Median Household Income $45,559
Median Home Value $142,500
Median Rent $979
Median Age 41.6
Unemployment Rate 7.4%
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

ZIP 26679 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 26679WV Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population1,2372,49210k
Median Household Income$45k$54k$73k
Median Home Value$142k$125k$258k
Median Rent$979$766$1,088
Median Age41.645.943.2
Unemployment Rate7.4%7.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate14.0%19.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.6%15.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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