26681 ZIP Code — Nettie, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26681 is located in Nettie, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 37.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,137 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26681

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,391. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,137

population

37.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26681 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26681

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26681. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nettie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26662 Canvas (4.9 mi) 26202 Fenwick (4.9 mi) 26676 Leivasy (5.6 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (5.7 mi) 26660 Calvin (8.5 mi) 26261 Richwood (8.9 mi) 26205 Craigsville (10 mi) 25981 Quinwood (10.9 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (11.5 mi) 26680 Nallen (12.3 mi) 26651 Summersville (12.8 mi) 26208 Camden On Gauley (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,137
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	37.68 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.2020
Longitude	-80.6970
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	77.2%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,137

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$35,391

Median household income

$19,153

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

478

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

35–44

109

119

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	344	30.3%
18 and over	793	69.7%
65 and over	155	13.6%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,110	97.6%
Two or more races	27	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.2%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 25.9%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	25.9%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
Median income	$35,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.9%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	21.0%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	61.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	33.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	127	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	171	38.2%
Households with children under 18	189	42.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	31.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	16.5%
Married	32.8%	42.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.5%	11.0%
Divorced	10.4%	29.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 56.3%

Some college, no degree 7.0%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	10.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	44	15.8%
High school	207	74.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.9%

Other services 20.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	1.1%
Service	5.5%
Sales & office	48.4%
Natural resources & construction	30.5%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 33.4%

Married-couple families 36.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.4%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	21.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,050	92.3%
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)	1,137	100.0%
Born in same state	1,137	100.0%
Born in different state	1,104	97.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	203	17.9%
Arab	196	17.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	154	13.5%
English	18	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26681

What city is ZIP code 26681 in?

ZIP code 26681 is primarily assigned to Nettie, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26681 in?

ZIP code 26681 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26681?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26681 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 26681 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26681?

27% of residents in ZIP code 26681 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26681 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26681 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26681 in?

ZIP code 26681 observes the EST timezone.