26651 ZIP Code — Summersville, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26651 is located in Summersville, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 199.90 square miles and serves a population of 9,870 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26651

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 $153,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,435) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26651 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,870

population

199.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26651 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26651

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26651. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summersville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26662 Canvas (8.2 mi) 26660 Calvin (9 mi) 26617 Dille (9.8 mi) 26679 Mount Nebo (10.2 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (10.3 mi) 26691 Tioga (11.4 mi) 26690 Swiss (11.7 mi) 26610 Birch River (11.8 mi) 25043 Clay (12.1 mi) 26681 Nettie (12.8 mi) 25019 Bickmore (13.1 mi) 25938 Victor (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,870
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	199.90 sq mi
Water area	4.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.3280
Longitude	-80.8693
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	57.0%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,870

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$60,435

Median household income

$34,647

Per capita income

$153,400

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

75.7%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

3,563

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

300

Under 5

281

301

5–9

281

200

10–14

188

428

15–19

400

185

20–24

173

629

25–34

589

471

35–44

440

522

45–54

488

329

55–59

307

516

60–64

482

723

65–74

677

398

75–84

372

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,260	22.9%
18 and over	7,610	77.1%
65 and over	2,360	23.9%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,425	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	233	2.3%
Other race	223	2.2%
Two or more races	184	1.8%
Asian	21	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	0.7%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$60,435

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,400
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	75.7%
Renter occupied	24.3%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	48.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,266	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	161	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	569	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	844	22.0%
Households with children under 18	1,050	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,655	43.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	20.2%
Married	54.6%	56.9%
Separated	2.3%	0.6%
Widowed	2.2%	8.4%
Divorced	11.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 15.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	4.6%
Kindergarten	181	9.7%
Elementary school	684	36.6%
High school	758	40.6%
College / grad school	159	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Construction 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Public administration 7.0%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 24.5%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 54.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	36.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	650	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,289	94.1%
Spanish	24	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	24	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,557	96.8%
Born in same state	9,503	96.3%
Born in different state	8,189	83.0%
Foreign born	54	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	313	3.2%
Not a US citizen	229	73.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,636	16.6%
Italian	1,300	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,282	13%
English	98	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26651

What city is ZIP code 26651 in?

ZIP code 26651 is primarily assigned to Summersville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26651 in?

ZIP code 26651 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26651 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26651 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26651?

The median home value in ZIP code 26651 is $153,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 26651?

ZIP code 26651 has an estimated population of 9,870 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26651?

The median household income in ZIP code 26651 is $60,435, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26651 in?

ZIP code 26651 observes the EST timezone.