Zip code 26617: Dille, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26617?

26617 is assigned to Dille, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26617 in?

26617 is mostly in Nicholas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26617?

About 763 people live in 26617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26617?

The median household income in 26617 is $56,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 26617?

The closest zip codes to 26617 are 25211, 25063, 26610, 26629, 26623.

Residential delivery areaNicholas CountyEastern Time

Population

763

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

72 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26617

26617 is a small-town zip code in Dille, West Virginia (Nicholas County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 763 people live here, or 72 per square mile. The median resident is 19.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,250 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and legal and social services.

How 26617 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%13th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate19.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%56th of 652 in WV
Median earnings per worker$112,906
99th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,1625th of 615 in WV
Healthcare workers32.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%39th of 650 in WV
Government workers32.8%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%114th of 650 in WV
Work from home32.8%
96th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%21st of 650 in WV
Housing vacancy19.4%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%270th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1826.6%
84th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%127th of 663 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher41.5%
68th
U.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%32nd of 662 in WV
Uninsured rate6.4%
46th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%257th of 662 in WV
Median household income$56,250
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608262nd of 540 in WV
Broadband access85.8%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%322nd of 661 in WV
Population density72/sq mi
10th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi243rd of 663 in WV
Residents 65 and older10.2%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%602nd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$19,870
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203551st of 659 in WV
Population763
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373351st of 663 in WV
Median age19.7
1st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7654th of 661 in WV
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%615th of 661 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3522nd of 663 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%572nd of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%300th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%283rd of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%456th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.276
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471585th of 656 in WV

Measure	26617	Nicholas	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	82.2%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	13th of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	19.3%	5.9%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	56th of 652
Median earnings per workerStrength	$112,906	$41,612	$43,162	$49,666	99th	5th of 615
Healthcare workers	32.8%	14.1%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	39th of 650
Government workers	32.8%	17.6%	20.3%	14.5%	99th	114th of 650
Work from home	32.8%	4.8%	9.1%	15.1%	96th	21st of 650
Housing vacancy	19.4%	24.6%	15.4%	10.1%	93rd	270th of 661
Residents under 18	26.6%	21.1%	20%	22%	84th	127th of 663
Bachelor's degree or higher	41.5%	23.3%	24.1%	35.7%	68th	32nd of 662
Uninsured rate	6.4%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	46th	257th of 662
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,250	$54,639	$59,608	$80,734	15th	262nd of 540
Broadband accessWeakness	85.8%	83.2%	86.1%	91%	14th	322nd of 661
Population density	72/sq mi	38/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	10th	243rd of 663
Residents 65 and older	10.2%	23.9%	21%	17.2%	9th	602nd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,870	$32,265	$34,203	$44,673	3rd	551st of 659
Population	763	24,277	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	351st of 663
Median age	19.7	46.1	42.7	38.9	1st	654th of 661
Poverty rateStrength	0%	15.4%	16.7%	12.5%	1st	615th of 661
Diversity index	0	7.3	19.3	61.4	1st	522nd of 663
Veterans	0%	7.6%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	572nd of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	300th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	283rd of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	8.1%	6.8%	10%	1st	456th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.276	0.483	0.471	0.483	1st	585th of 656

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

28%

18–24

25–34

35–44

23%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.7

Under 18

26.6%

65 and over

10.2%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 204
Average household size: 3.7
Family households: 85.3%
Married couples: 55.9%
Living alone: 14.7%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

39%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26617

$56,250

Nicholas Co.

$54,639

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,870

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.276

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26617

—

Nicholas Co.

$121,600

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26617

—

Nicholas Co.

$686

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 253
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 19.4%
Median year built: 2008
Median rooms: 7.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

33%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

100%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

19.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

24.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

60%

Healthcare

33%

Legal and social services

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Construction

60%

Public administration

33%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$112,906

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

32.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26617	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

19%

Some college

15%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

42%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 85.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 7.8%
No internet access: 14.2%
Without health insurance: 6.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Dille
State: West Virginia
County: Nicholas County
Center point: 38.5156° N, 80.8401° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26617 spans 2 counties

Nicholas County82% of land
Clay County18% of land

Zip codes near 26617

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25211	Widen, WV	4.2 mi	100	$19,659	—
25063	Duck, WV	6.1 mi	1,309	$61,731	$136,500
26610	Birch River, WV	8 mi	723	$37,165	$84,300
26629	Little Birch, WV	8.1 mi	257	—	$114,600
26623	Frametown, WV	9.8 mi	1,425	$60,761	$100,500
25043	Clay, WV	11 mi	1,165	—	$73,500
25113	Ivydale, WV	11 mi	655	—	$67,800
26691	Tioga, WV	12 mi	741	$85,420	$159,800
25141	Nebo, WV	13 mi	305	$57,321	—
26671	Gilboa, WV	13 mi	459	$51,050	$108,000
26660	Calvin, WV	13 mi	449	—	—
26601	Sutton, WV	14 mi	4,121	$50,469	$116,600

Questions about 26617

What city is zip code 26617?

26617 is assigned to Dille, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26617 in?

26617 is mostly in Nicholas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26617?

About 763 people live in 26617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26617 in?

26617 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26617?

The median household income in 26617 is $56,250.

What zip codes are near 26617?

The closest zip codes to 26617 are 25211, 25063, 26610, 26629, 26623.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26617, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.