Zip code 26690: Swiss, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26690?

26690 is assigned to Swiss, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26690 in?

26690 is mostly in Fayette County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 26690?

About 824 people live in 26690, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26690?

The closest zip codes to 26690 are 25812, 25938, 25085, 25115, 25862.

Residential delivery areaFayette CountyEastern Time

Population

824

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$51K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

40 sq mi

21 people/sq mi

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

About 26690

26690 is a rural zip code in Swiss, West Virginia (Fayette County), covering 40 sq mi of land. About 824 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 30.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

35% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $51,300. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and farming, fishing and forestry.

How 26690 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%53rd of 499 in WV
Poverty rate35%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%86th of 661 in WV
Government workers26.5%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%181st of 650 in WV
Broadband access96.9%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%85th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1828.3%
92nd
U.S. 22% · WV 20%100th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate83.9%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%317th of 661 in WV
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%453rd of 663 in WV
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min396th of 485 in WV
Median earnings per worker$34,279
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162459th of 615 in WV
Median age30.6
5th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7607th of 661 in WV
Population density21/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi509th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$19,121
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203562nd of 659 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.344
2nd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471502nd of 656 in WV
Population824
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373334th of 663 in WV
Median home value$51,300
1st
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600520th of 550 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher6.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%509th of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%583rd of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%574th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3612th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%611th of 662 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%521st of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%638th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older6.3%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%632nd of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%512th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%498th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%582nd of 650 in WV

Measure	26690	Fayette	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	52.7%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	53rd of 499
Poverty rateWeakness	35%	19.2%	16.7%	12.5%	98th	86th of 661
Government workers	26.5%	15.9%	20.3%	14.5%	96th	181st of 650
Broadband accessStrength	96.9%	82.7%	86.1%	91%	92nd	85th of 661
Residents under 18	28.3%	20.7%	20%	22%	92nd	100th of 663
Homeownership rateStrength	83.9%	77.7%	74.9%	65.2%	87th	317th of 661
Veterans	4.7%	8.4%	7.4%	6.2%	35th	453rd of 663
Average commute	22.5 min	30.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	26th	396th of 485
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,279	$40,362	$43,162	$49,666	7th	459th of 615
Median age	30.6	44.7	42.7	38.9	5th	607th of 661
Population density	21/sq mi	60/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	509th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,121	$28,113	$34,203	$44,673	2nd	562nd of 659
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.344	0.442	0.471	0.483	2nd	502nd of 656
Population	824	39,519	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	334th of 663
Median home value	$51,300	$105,800	$162,600	$332,700	1st	520th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.2%	15.8%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	509th of 662
Work from home	0%	6.6%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	583rd of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	5.6%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	574th of 652
Diversity index	0	16.1	19.3	61.4	1st	612th of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8%	6%	8.4%	1st	611th of 662
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.3%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	521st of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	16.4%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	638th of 661
Residents 65 and older	6.3%	22.4%	21%	17.2%	1st	632nd of 663
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	512th of 650
Healthcare workers	1.8%	13.7%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	498th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	5.9%	6.8%	10%	1st	582nd 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

20%

5–17

18–24

39%

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.6

Under 18

28.3%

65 and over

6.3%

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

91.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 254
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 93.3%
Married couples: 45.3%
Living alone: 3.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

35%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

24%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26690

—

Fayette Co.

$53,194

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,121

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

35%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.344

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26690

$51,300

Fayette Co.

$105,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26690

—

Fayette Co.

$788

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 254
Owner-occupied: 83.9%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

33%

10–19

14%

20–29

10%

30–44

31%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

24%

Sales

17%

Farming, fishing and forestry

12%

Police and fire

10%

Management

10%

Education

Office and admin

Food service

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Production

Industries

Retail

33%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Education

10%

Public administration

10%

Other services

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,279

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26690	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$32,981	$74,888
Service	$65,547	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,512	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

32%

High school

58%

Some college

0.5%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 67.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 96.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 96.9%
No internet access: 3.1%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Swiss
State: West Virginia
County: Fayette County
Center point: 38.1753° N, 81.0893° W
Land area: 40 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26690 spans 2 counties

Fayette County56% of land
Nicholas County44% of land

Zip codes near 26690

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
25812	Ansted, WV	3.2 mi	1,339	$43,646	$69,300
25938	Victor, WV	3.3 mi	1,739	$59,833	$99,300
25085	Gauley Bridge, WV	4.1 mi	557	$30,945	$91,200
25115	Kanawha Falls, WV	6.2 mi	39	—	—
25862	Lansing, WV	6.6 mi	216	$107,763	$228,600
26667	Drennen, WV	6.8 mi	136	—	—
26656	Belva, WV	7 mi	414	$78,068	$158,700
25854	Hico, WV	7 mi	704	$52,143	$163,900
25090	Glen Ferris, WV	7.3 mi	91	$37,569	—
26651	Summersville, WV	8.1 mi	9,067	$62,955	$179,700
25837	Edmond, WV	8.3 mi	314	$79,286	$203,000
25057	Deep Water, WV	8.6 mi	138	—	$74,100

Questions about 26690

What city is zip code 26690?

26690 is assigned to Swiss, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26690 in?

26690 is mostly in Fayette County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 26690?

About 824 people live in 26690, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26690 in?

26690 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26690?

The closest zip codes to 26690 are 25812, 25938, 25085, 25115, 25862.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26690, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.