26202 ZIP Code — Fenwick, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26202 is located in Fenwick, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 17.51 square miles and serves a population of 389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26202

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,400.

Median household income is $38,403. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26202 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

389

population

17.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fenwick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26681 Nettie (4.9 mi) 26205 Craigsville (5.2 mi) 26662 Canvas (5.5 mi) 26660 Calvin (5.7 mi) 26261 Richwood (7.8 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (8.7 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (9.8 mi) 26691 Tioga (10 mi) 26676 Leivasy (10.5 mi) 26651 Summersville (13.2 mi) 26266 Upperglade (14 mi) 25981 Quinwood (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	389
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	17.51 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.2586
Longitude	-80.6423
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	68.4%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

389

Population

People per sq mi

65.0

Median age

$38,403

Median household income

$27,283

Per capita income

$114,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	5.7%
18 and over	367	94.3%
65 and over	195	50.1%
Median age	65.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	389	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.5%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	23.1%
Median income	$38,403

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.0%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	31.8%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	16.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.0%
Electricity	16.8%
Propane / LP gas	35.3%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	75.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	42	24.3%
Households with children under 18	18	10.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	69.4%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	0.0%
Married	69.3%	77.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.3%
Divorced	0.0%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	42	67.7%
College / grad school	20	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.8%

Transportation & utilities 18.8%

Public administration 15.6%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.5%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	37.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	18.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.8%
Retirement income	46.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	41.5%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	40.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	59.1%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	389	100.0%
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)	389	100.0%
Born in same state	389	100.0%
Born in different state	266	68.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	110	28.3%
Italian	96	24.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	37	9.5%
English	19	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	79.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26202

What city is ZIP code 26202 in?

ZIP code 26202 is primarily assigned to Fenwick, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26202 in?

ZIP code 26202 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26202 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 26202 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26202 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 26202 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26202?

The median home value in ZIP code 26202 is $114,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26202?

Health data for ZIP code 26202 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26202 in?

ZIP code 26202 observes the EST timezone.