Waverly, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26184
Wood County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,361
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,550
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waverly pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26184 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26184 covers 100.9 square miles in Waverly, Wood County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,361 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26184 reports a modest median household income of $62,550 (8% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,635. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $165,600 (20% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 90.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $649.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wood County, so 26184 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26184
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waverly, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26184.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26184, Waverly, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,361
Population
100.9
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26184?
46.3
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$62,550
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,635
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26184 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Waverly, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,550 Top 35% higher than 65% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,039housing units
1,039
Total Housing Units
925
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,600
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$649
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 26184, employing approximately 498 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,507,000.
20
Businesses
498
Employees
$28.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26184 vs 26180 →
ZIP 26184 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45750
Marietta (45750)
27,785 residents
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
16,769 residents
- 26187 5,982
Williamstown (26187)
5,982 residents
- 26142 2,574
Davisville (26142)
2,574 residents
- 26184 2,361
Waverly (26184)
2,361 residents
- 26180 2,284
Walker (26180)
2,284 residents
- 45768 1,703
Newport (45768)
1,703 residents
- 26134 888
Belmont (26134)
888 residents
- 26161 480
Petroleum (26161)
480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26184 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26184 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45768
Newport (45768)
$84,286 median income
- 26187
Williamstown (26187)
$83,226 median income
- 26180
Walker (26180)
$70,625 median income
- 26142
Davisville (26142)
$62,941 median income
- 26184
Waverly (26184)
$62,550 median income
- 45750
Marietta (45750)
$60,229 median income
- 26104
Parkersburg (26104)
$54,331 median income
- 26134
Belmont (26134)
$48,406 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26184 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26184, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,361 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26184 in?
ZIP code 26184 (Waverly) is located in Wood County, West Virginia. Wood County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wood-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26184?
ZIP code 26184 in Waverly, WV has a population of 2,361 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26184?
The median household income in ZIP 26184 is $62,550, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26184?
The median home value in ZIP 26184 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26184?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26184 is White at 96.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26184?
ZIP code 26184 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 498 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26184?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26184 are: Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26184?
In ZIP code 26184, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26184?
In ZIP code 26184, approximately 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26184?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26184 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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