Zip code 26681: Nettie, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26681?

26681 is assigned to Nettie, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26681 in?

26681 is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26681?

About 871 people live in 26681, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26681?

The median household income in 26681 is $50,786.

Q: What zip codes are near 26681?

The closest zip codes to 26681 are 26662, 26679, 26202, 26676, 26205.

Residential delivery areaNicholas CountyEastern Time

Population

871

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$71K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

38 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

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

About 26681

26681 is a rural zip code in Nettie, West Virginia (Nicholas County), covering 38 sq mi of land. About 871 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 51.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,786 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $70,700, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.4 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 26681 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate92.5%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%164th of 661 in WV
Median age51.2
96th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7188th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate18.8%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%37th of 662 in WV
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%247th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older26.4%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%207th of 663 in WV
Veterans11.3%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%128th of 663 in WV
Self-employed workers15.1%
91st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%77th of 650 in WV
Average commute29.4 min
71st
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min242nd of 485 in WV
Poverty rate9.5%
42nd
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%491st of 661 in WV
Median earnings per worker$44,583
38th
U.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162217th of 615 in WV
Per capita income$32,140
25th
U.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203223rd of 659 in WV
Broadband access87.9%
23rd
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%263rd of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.389
14th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471396th of 656 in WV
Median household income$50,786
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608337th of 540 in WV
Residents under 1815.6%
9th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%453rd of 663 in WV
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi486th of 663 in WV
Population871
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373321st of 663 in WV
Median home value$70,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600486th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher5.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%515th of 662 in WV
Work from home1.9%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%402nd of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%572nd of 652 in WV
Diversity index2.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3455th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%519th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%510th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers1.3%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%502nd of 650 in WV
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%621st of 650 in WV

Measure	26681	Nicholas	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Homeownership rateStrength	92.5%	82.2%	74.9%	65.2%	98th	164th of 661
Median age	51.2	46.1	42.7	38.9	96th	188th of 661
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.8%	5.8%	6%	8.4%	94th	37th of 662
Housing vacancy	20.8%	24.6%	15.4%	10.1%	94th	247th of 661
Residents 65 and older	26.4%	23.9%	21%	17.2%	94th	207th of 663
Veterans	11.3%	7.6%	7.4%	6.2%	93rd	128th of 663
Self-employed workers	15.1%	8.1%	6.8%	10%	91st	77th of 650
Average commute	29.4 min	33.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	71st	242nd of 485
Poverty rate	9.5%	15.4%	16.7%	12.5%	42nd	491st of 661
Median earnings per worker	$44,583	$41,612	$43,162	$49,666	38th	217th of 615
Per capita income	$32,140	$32,265	$34,203	$44,673	25th	223rd of 659
Broadband access	87.9%	83.2%	86.1%	91%	23rd	263rd of 661
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.389	0.483	0.471	0.483	14th	396th of 656
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,786	$54,639	$59,608	$80,734	9th	337th of 540
Residents under 18	15.6%	21.1%	20%	22%	9th	453rd of 663
Population density	23/sq mi	38/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	486th of 663
Population	871	24,277	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	321st of 663
Median home value	$70,700	$121,600	$162,600	$332,700	1st	486th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	5.7%	23.3%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	515th of 662
Work from home	1.9%	4.8%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	402nd of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.9%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	572nd of 652
Diversity index	2.3	7.3	19.3	61.4	1st	455th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.6%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	519th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	510th of 650
Healthcare workers	1.3%	14.1%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	502nd of 650
Government workers	0%	17.6%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	621st of 650

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

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

24%

45–54

11%

55–64

22%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.2

Under 18

15.6%

65 and over

26.4%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

2.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 346
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 43.4%
Married couples: 32.7%
Living alone: 56.6%
Veterans (of adults): 11.3%
Male / female: 70% / 30%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

27%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26681

$50,786

Nicholas Co.

$54,639

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$32,140

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.389

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26681

$70,700

Nicholas Co.

$121,600

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26681

—

Nicholas Co.

$686

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

34%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 437
Owner-occupied: 92.5%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

34%

20–29

30–44

36%

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

29.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

27%

Office and admin

23%

Transportation and moving

19%

Construction and repair

15%

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

37%

Other services

23%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Wholesale

Retail

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$44,583

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

2.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26681	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$60,313	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$83,380	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

59%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 87.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 31.2%
No internet access: 5.5%
Without health insurance: 18.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Nettie
State: West Virginia
County: Nicholas County
Center point: 38.2332° N, 80.7317° W
Land area: 38 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Nettie (unincorporated)8% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26681

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26662	Canvas, WV	2.8 mi	743	—	$167,300
26679	Mount Nebo, WV	5.7 mi	1,628	$53,459	$164,900
26202	Fenwick, WV	5.9 mi	457	$75,801	$103,800
26676	Leivasy, WV	6.8 mi	126	$21,100	$111,000
26205	Craigsville, WV	7.7 mi	2,957	$37,378	$81,000
26684	Pool, WV	8.4 mi	275	—	$341,700
26660	Calvin, WV	8.6 mi	449	—	—
26678	Mount Lookout, WV	11 mi	1,427	$64,375	$121,500
26671	Gilboa, WV	11 mi	459	$51,050	$108,000
26675	Keslers Cross Lanes, WV · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
25981	Quinwood, WV	11 mi	842	$37,639	$72,600
26208	Camden On Gauley, WV	11 mi	893	$49,922	$68,800

Questions about 26681

What city is zip code 26681?

26681 is assigned to Nettie, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26681 in?

26681 is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26681?

About 871 people live in 26681, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26681 in?

26681 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26681?

The median household income in 26681 is $50,786.

What zip codes are near 26681?

The closest zip codes to 26681 are 26662, 26679, 26202, 26676, 26205.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26681, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.