ZIP Code 26656 is located in Belva West Virginia. 26656 is primarily within Nicholas County, with some portions in Fayette County. Regionally, it is located in the Charleston-Huntington Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Belva |
| Primary County | Nicholas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 311 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
26656 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26656 is White. The current unemployment level in 26656 is 6.1%.
| Population | 311 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 153 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,943 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $46,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 100.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 5 | 1.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 29 | 10.78% |
| High School Diploma | 164 | 60.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 36 | 13.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 27 | 10.04% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 8 | 2.97% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 38.24067688,-81.14489746 |
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| Regions | Charleston-Huntington AreaBluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Beckley, WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 17 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69d - Dissected Appalachian Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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