26662 ZIP Code — Canvas, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26662 is located in Canvas, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 10.06 square miles and serves a population of 464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26662

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,900.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26662 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

464

population

10.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26662 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26662

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26662. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canvas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26660 Calvin (4.8 mi) 26681 Nettie (4.9 mi) 26202 Fenwick (5.5 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (5.9 mi) 26651 Summersville (8.2 mi) 26205 Craigsville (8.5 mi) 26676 Leivasy (9.1 mi) 26691 Tioga (10.1 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (10.5 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (11.6 mi) 26261 Richwood (12.6 mi) 26680 Nallen (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	464
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	10.06 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.2631
Longitude	-80.7430
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

464

Population

People per sq mi

58.0

Median age

Median household income

$28,932

Per capita income

$190,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

345

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	9.7%
18 and over	419	90.3%
65 and over	209	45.0%
Median age	58.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	464	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 47.0%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	47.0%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 48.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	42.6%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	22.3%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	22.3%
2 bedrooms	7.0%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	23.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	70.2%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.3%
Wood	24.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	174	87.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	12.1%
Households with children under 18	29	14.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	55.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	89.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 72.6%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.3%

Professional & management 39.8%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Construction 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	53.3%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	37.6%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	34.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.1%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	433	93.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	464	100.0%
Born in same state	464	100.0%
Born in different state	385	83.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	24.6%
English	28	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26662

What city is ZIP code 26662 in?

ZIP code 26662 is primarily assigned to Canvas, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26662 in?

ZIP code 26662 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26662 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 26662 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26662 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 26662 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26662?

The median home value in ZIP code 26662 is $190,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 26662?

ZIP code 26662 has an estimated population of 464 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26662 in?

ZIP code 26662 observes the EST timezone.