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Nicholas County, WV
9 cities and towns and 16 ZIP codes in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
Population
24,277
Land area
647sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
16
Cities and towns in Nicholas County
Nicholas County at a glance
- Nicholas County is 49% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,639, 8% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (25% below West Virginia) and median rent is $686 a month.
- Its largest cities are Summersville (3,373), Richwood (2,403) and Craigsville (2,190).
Local data for Nicholas County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nicholas County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,639
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$121,600
Prices -6.9% in a year
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,074), German Americans (3,058), Scottish Americans (406).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,393
6,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,763
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
PPP loans
$27.43M
322 loans, 3,388 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$39.52K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nicholas County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nicholas County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
328
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 21°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nicholas County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nicholas County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nicholas County, WV?
- Summersville is the largest city or town in Nicholas County, with about 3,373 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nicholas County?
- Nicholas County includes 16 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 25059, 26202, 26205, 26610, 26651.
- What is the population of Nicholas County, WV?
- About 24,277 people live in Nicholas County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nicholas County?
- Nicholas County borders Kanawha County, Fayette County, Greenbrier County, Braxton County, Webster County, Clay County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023