26679 ZIP Code — Mount Nebo, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26679 is located in Mount Nebo, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 52.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26679

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,559. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26679 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,237

population

52.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26679 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26679

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26679. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Nebo	Acceptable
Mount Nebo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26676 Leivasy (5.1 mi) 26681 Nettie (5.7 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (5.7 mi) 26662 Canvas (5.9 mi) 26680 Nallen (7.5 mi) 25854 Hico (9.6 mi) 26202 Fenwick (9.8 mi) 26651 Summersville (10.2 mi) 25868 Lookout (10.5 mi) 26660 Calvin (10.7 mi) 25981 Quinwood (11.6 mi) 25938 Victor (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,237
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	52.33 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	38.1902
Longitude	-80.8012
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	61.1%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,237

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$45,559

Median household income

$22,180

Per capita income

$142,500

Median home value

$979

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

939

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

141

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	26.9%
18 and over	904	73.1%
65 and over	263	21.3%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,233	99.7%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Under $10k 18.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 21.0%

$50k–$75k 32.7%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	21.0%
$50k–$75k	32.7%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	3.9%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$45,559

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 32.9%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,500
Median rent / month	$979
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	45.9%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	40.5%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	32.1%
Propane / LP gas	42.6%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	12.4%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	171	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	128	22.7%
Households with children under 18	141	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	33.0%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	12.0%
Married	52.6%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	14.6%
Widowed	6.6%	3.1%
Divorced	16.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 55.1%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	36	11.4%
Elementary school	236	74.4%
High school	34	10.7%
College / grad school	11	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.4%

Transportation & utilities 19.9%

Professional & management 13.0%

Public administration 11.4%

Retail trade 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 2.1%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	5.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.9%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.7

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	35.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,188	96.0%
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)	1,237	100.0%
Born in same state	1,237	100.0%
Born in different state	1,031	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	168	13.6%
Italian	136	11%
Arab	73	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	27	2.2%
English	8	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26679

What city is ZIP code 26679 in?

ZIP code 26679 is primarily assigned to Mount Nebo, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26679 in?

ZIP code 26679 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26679 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26679 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 26679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26679?

The median home value in ZIP code 26679 is $142,500.

Does ZIP code 26679 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 26679 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26679 in?

ZIP code 26679 observes the EST timezone.