| ZIP Code | 26662 |
|---|---|
| City | Canvas |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 2,247 ft |
| Latitude | 38.257951 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.772136 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.5% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 278 (55.8%) |
| Some College | 14 (2.8%) |
| Associates | 44 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 162 (32.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $160,000 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 380 |
| Vacant Units | 137 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 380 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 137 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 26662 is located in Canvas, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. With a population of 645, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.8 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 26662 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,000 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 26662 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%.
About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 26662 in Canvas, WV is characterized as moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.