26678 ZIP Code — Mount Lookout, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26678 is located in Mount Lookout, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 14.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26678

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,400.

Median household income is $75,659. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26678 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,494

population

14.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26678 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26678

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26678. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Lookout	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25854 Hico (5.1 mi) 26680 Nallen (5.3 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (5.7 mi) 25938 Victor (6.4 mi) 25862 Lansing (8.6 mi) 25868 Lookout (9 mi) 26676 Leivasy (9.4 mi) 26651 Summersville (10.3 mi) 26662 Canvas (10.5 mi) 25812 Ansted (11 mi) 26690 Swiss (11.1 mi) 26681 Nettie (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,494
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	14.29 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	38.1821
Longitude	-80.9064
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	44.9%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,494

Population

105

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$75,659

Median household income

$24,701

Per capita income

$106,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

657

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

192

45–54

299

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	354	23.7%
18 and over	1,140	76.3%
65 and over	140	9.4%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 6.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,396	93.4%
Two or more races	97	6.5%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	30.5%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$75,659

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	61.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	47.8%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	4.1%
3 bedrooms	84.9%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	56.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Wood	20.8%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	378	75.8%
Cohabiting couple	50	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	4.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	9.6%
Households with children under 18	196	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	23.2%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.6%	30.5%
Married	74.5%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	6.4%
Divorced	12.7%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	226	61.1%
High school	69	18.6%
College / grad school	75	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.5%

Retail trade 16.8%

Construction 7.2%

Information 6.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	37.4%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	22.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.4

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.7%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,472	98.5%
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)	1,493	99.9%
Born in same state	1,493	99.9%
Born in different state	1,178	78.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	229	15.3%
Italian	217	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	5.6%
English	50	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26678

What city is ZIP code 26678 in?

ZIP code 26678 is primarily assigned to Mount Lookout, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26678 in?

ZIP code 26678 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26678 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26678 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26678?

The median home value in ZIP code 26678 is $106,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 26678?

ZIP code 26678 has an estimated population of 1,494 residents, with a density of 105 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26678?

The median household income in ZIP code 26678 is $75,659, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26678 in?

ZIP code 26678 observes the EST timezone.