ZIP Code 26679 in Mount Nebo, WV

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mount Nebo, West Virginia
City Alias:Runa
County:Nicholas County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:49:34 PM
Population:1,753 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.1902, -80.8012
Land Area:52.331 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26679 has 1,753 residents and 775 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 48.6 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (96.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,753Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,180Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,536Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:33.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,187Source: Census ACS
Households:775Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$175,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.26Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.84Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,5011,7771,7071,7741,8871,6891,6771,8701,8891,7451,4551,2371,180
Decennial Census1,896------------------1,753------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.6

Male Median Age: 46.4

Female Median Age: 49.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male57404837346542495158527686606239911
Female364658373434433047774484929748262519
Total938610674689985799813596160178157110653430
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,68798.60%
Black:30.18%
Hispanic:*100.58%
Asian:50.29%
American Indian:20.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:40.23%
Total:1,711100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:87649.97%46.4 years
Females:87750.03%49.8 years
Total:1,753100%48.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,180100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,180100%
Total Native Population:1,180100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $55,187, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,528 (23.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,591. Family households earn a median of $57,226 versus $53,074 for nonfamily households (a difference of $4,152). By gender, male median income is $56,610 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $56,610 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$44,659$44,730$46,750$46,188$44,868$43,819$40,130$41,224$41,596$37,276$42,770$45,559$55,187
Median Family Income$45,702$47,556$49,528$48,663$48,125$49,263$51,893$51,875$52,353$63,571$65,238$53,125$57,226
Median NonFamily Income$22,813$22,212$21,023$21,288$0$24,891$22,829$24,179$32,188$0$13,827$36,364$53,074
Median Male Income$35,833$46,429$61,375$48,667$61,023$55,521$42,233$41,798$44,375$44,199$42,996$45,885$56,610
Median Female Income$26,688$25,375$23,750$32,200$31,250$33,929$34,500$34,474$34,306$40,970$42,716$41,094$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:40346.59%
Unemployed:323.70%
Not In Labor Force:43049.71%
Total:865100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:13533.50%
Service:12130.02%
Sales and Office:215.21%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4711.66%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7919.60%
Total Civilian Employed Population:403100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $175,100, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $63,600 (57.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,800. The median gross rent is $1,064, which is markedly greater than the state median ($850), is up $557 (109.86%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.21% (49.24% with a mortgage, 50.76% free-and-clear) and renters 16.79% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.74%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$111,500$122,400$138,100$122,900$135,100$150,800$136,100$151,100$150,300$155,600$153,000$142,500$175,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:3739.78%
$1,000 to $1,499:5660.22%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:93100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$507$760$776$697$784$688$690$1,035$1,134$1,266$1,214$979$1,064
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):22740.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):23442.24%
Renter Occupied:9316.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:554100%

Occupied Housing Units:55454.26%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):46745.74%
Total Housing Units:1,021100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:87885.99%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:14314.01%
Total Housing Units:1,021100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 20.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%), down 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (73.57%). College enrollment is 9.26%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:80.96%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:303.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):44253.19%
Some college, no degree:10212.27%
Associate's degree:789.39%
Bachelor's degree:14517.45%
Graduate or professional degree:263.13%
Total:831100%
High school or higher:79395.43%
Bachelor's degree or higher:17120.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:78357.57%
Public Insurance:51237.65%
No Insurance:654.78%
Total:1,360100%
Has Health Insurance:1,29595.22%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty5.5%1.7%0.6%9.7%9.8%9.5%8.9%8.9%3.1%0.0%0.0%4.5%5.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:4512.26%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):27073.57%
High school (grades 9-12):184.90%
College or graduate school:349.26%
Total:367100%
Early Childhood:4512.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):33390.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26679 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 173 people with an annual payroll of $6,266,000. USPS data shows 680 residential mailboxes and 20 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:680Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:20Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:985Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:680Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:33Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,213,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$6,266,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:173Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26679 is located in Nicholas County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 26679. It covers 52.331 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.944 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:52.331 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.944 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6275.56 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26680 | | 26678

Schools in ZIP Code 26679


ZIP Code 26679 is in the Nicholas County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mt Nebo Elementary School 110 Schoolhouse Lane
Mt. Nebo, WV 26679
District: Nicholas County School District
New Life Christian Academy 899 Broad St
Summersville, WV 26651
District: Private SchoolNearby
Trinity Baptist Academy 30 Bunker St
Birch River, WV 26610
District: Private SchoolNearby
Word Of God Christian Academy 146 Lively Dr
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26679


Fayette Institute Of Technology 300 West Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
Type: Post Secondary
Appalachian Bible College 161 College Drive
Mount Hope, WV 25880-9557
Type: Post Secondary
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 400 Lee Street North
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Careers And Technology 390 Stanaford Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
Type: Post Secondary
New River Community And Technical College 280 University Drive
Beaver, WV 25813-8987
Type: Post Secondary
Valley College-Beckley 120 New River Town Center
Beckley, WV 25801
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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