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Nicholas County
Tioga, WV
26691
26691 ZIP Code — Tioga, WV
Nicholas County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26691 is located in
Tioga ,
West Virginia ,
within Nicholas County .
It covers approximately 14.08 square miles and serves a population of
816 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304/681 .
About ZIP code 26691
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 $150,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $78,065. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 26691 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Tioga
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
816
Population density
58 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
14.08 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
38.4008
Longitude
-80.6804
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304/681
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.1%
59.2%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
47.9%
28.3%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
25.0%
11.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$78,065
Median household income
$150,200
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 297 36.4% 18 and over 519 63.6% 65 and over 34 4.2% Median age 38.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 805 98.7% Two or more races 11 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.1%
59.2%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
47.9%
28.3%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
25.0%
11.8%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.7%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 25.0% $15k–$25k 4.2% $25k–$35k 3.8% $35k–$50k 6.9% $75k–$100k 44.2% $100k–$150k 6.5% $150k–$200k 9.2% Median income $78,065
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $150,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 71.2% Renter occupied 28.8% Vacant 12.5% Single-family detached 71.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 21.9% 1990–1999 3.7% 1980–1989 25.3% 1970–1979 13.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 8.4% 1939 or earlier 23.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.7% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 3.7% 3 bedrooms 61.6% 4 bedrooms 31.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.8% 1 vehicle 57.7% 2 vehicles 31.5% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.2% Electricity 35.8% Propane / LP gas 3.8% Wood 27.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 51 19.6% Cohabiting couple 116 44.6% Male householder, no spouse 11 4.2% Female householder, no spouse 82 31.5% Households with children under 18 156 60.0% Households with seniors (65+) 17 6.5% Average household size 3.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.6% 23.2% Married 17.6% 29.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.1% Divorced 65.8% 42.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.0% Bachelor's or higher 25.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 283 89.6% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 33 10.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
22.1%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.1% Service 29.7% Sales & office 7.1% Natural resources & construction 15.6% Production & transportation 5.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 49.1% Government 31.8% Self-employed 19.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.4% Carpool 10.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 10.8% Retirement income 22.3% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 33.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.1% High blood pressure 45.0% High cholesterol 39.7% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 37.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 13.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.9% Binge drinking 12.1% No physical activity 33.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.9% Depression 27.9% Fair or poor health 24.0% Poor mental health 18.6% Poor physical health 16.3% No health insurance 12.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 54.0% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 23.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 44 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 11.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 12.0% 65 and over 100.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.0% Public insurance 57.2% No insurance 8.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 802 98.3% 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) 816 100.0% Born in same state 816 100.0% Born in different state 679 83.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 413 50.6% Arab 100 12.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 47 5.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.9% Internet access 93.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26691
What city is ZIP code 26691 in?
ZIP code 26691 is primarily assigned to Tioga, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26691 in?
ZIP code 26691 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 26691 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 26691 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26691?
19% of residents in ZIP code 26691 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26691?
The median home value in ZIP code 26691 is $150,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 26691?
ZIP code 26691 has an estimated population of 816 residents, with a density of 58 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26691 in?
ZIP code 26691 observes the EST timezone.
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