26676 ZIP Code — Leivasy, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26676 is located in Leivasy, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 26.25 square miles and serves a population of 305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26676

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400.

Median household income is $73,918. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26676 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

305

population

26.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26676 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26676

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26676. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leivasy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26679 Mount Nebo (5.1 mi) 26681 Nettie (5.6 mi) 25981 Quinwood (6.6 mi) 26680 Nallen (8 mi) 26662 Canvas (9.1 mi) 25868 Lookout (9.2 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (9.4 mi) 25958 Charmco (9.8 mi) 26202 Fenwick (10.5 mi) 25854 Hico (11.1 mi) 25984 Rupert (11.2 mi) 25962 Rainelle (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	305
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	26.25 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.1310
Longitude	-80.7461
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	28.0%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	72.0%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

305

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$73,918

Median household income

$25,881

Per capita income

$115,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

35–44

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	305	100.0%
65 and over	136	44.6%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	305	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.0%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	72.0%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 54.7%

$75k–$100k 26.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	54.7%
$75k–$100k	26.3%
Median income	$73,918

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 81.1%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	70.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	31.9%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	54.7%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Wood	26.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	81.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	18	18.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	73.7%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	31.1%
Married	53.5%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 71.1%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	42	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 42.2%

Other services 30.1%

Transportation & utilities 27.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	72.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	30.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	73.7%
Retirement income	73.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	39.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	21.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.0%
65 and over	13.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.6%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	305	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)	305	100.0%
Born in same state	305	100.0%
Born in different state	238	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	90	29.5%
Italian	62	20.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	20.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26676

What city is ZIP code 26676 in?

ZIP code 26676 is primarily assigned to Leivasy, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26676 in?

ZIP code 26676 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26676 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 26676 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26676 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 26676 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26676?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26676 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 26676 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26676 in?

ZIP code 26676 observes the EST timezone.