County ProfileWV
Nicholas County
Population: 24,604 · 17 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
24,604
People
Median age
46.1
Housing
Total households
9,466
Income
Median household income
$54,639
Housing
Total housing units
12,550
Employment
Employment rate
44%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.2%
County details
Local time 05:24:08(ET)| Name | Nicholas |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 17total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 15 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 38.2914318, -80.7975148 |
| Land area | 646.8 sq miles(1,675.3 km²) |
Map of Nicholas county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Nicholas County
Compare the largest cities in Nicholas County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summersville | 3,431 | $56,571 | 1ZIPs |
| Craigsville | 2,173 | $39,943 | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Nebo | 1,753 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Richwood | 1,660 | $30,833 | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Lookout | 1,203 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Canvas | 658 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Nettie | 483 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Leivasy | 409 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Calvin | 330 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Gilboa | 309 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Dixie | 227 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pool | 179 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Drennen | 95 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Birch River | 86 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tioga | 79 | $86,056 | 1ZIPs |
| Belva | 78 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Fenwick | 69 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Nicholas County
Review the most populated postal areas across Nicholas County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26651 | Summersville | $62,955 | 8,774 |
| 26205 | Craigsville | $37,378 | 3,337 |
| 26261 | Richwood | $33,750 | 2,300 |
| 26681 | Nettie | $50,786 | 1,860 |
| 26679 | Mount Nebo | $53,459 | 1,753 |
| 26678 | Mount Lookout | $64,375 | 1,203 |
| 26610 | Birch River | $37,165 | 1,095 |
| 26662 | Canvas | — | 658 |
| 26202 | Fenwick | $75,801 | 568 |
| 26656 | Belva | $78,068 | 474 |
| 26691 | Tioga | $85,420 | 468 |
| 25059 | Dixie | $105,920 | 424 |
| 26676 | Leivasy | $21,100 | 409 |
| 26660 | Calvin | — | 330 |
| 26671 | Gilboa | $51,050 | 309 |
| 26684 | Pool | — | 179 |
| 26667 | Drennen | — | 95 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS