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Snowshoe, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26209

Pocahontas County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

112
2/sq mi
$36,250
Median income
$233,800
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Snowshoe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26209 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Snowshoe, Pocahontas County, West Virginia, home to just 112 residents across 74.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26209 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,250 (37% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,424. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 22.6%. The typical home here is valued at $233,800 (69% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 86.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.1, and the average commute is -. To put 26209 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pocahontas County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 26209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snowshoe, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26209.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 26209, Snowshoe, 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

112

Population

74.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26209?

67.1

Median Age

33.3%

Male

66.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$36,250

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$24,424

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

22.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26209 ranks nationally

Snowshoe, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$36,250 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,475

Total Housing Units

43

Occupied Units

1,432

Vacant Units

1.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$233,800

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 26209, employing approximately 1,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,629,000.

25

Businesses

1,454

Employees

$31.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 28.0%
Other services (except public administration) 7 28.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.0%

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 26209 vs 24927 →

ZIP 26209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26209 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26209 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
24927 Cass, WV 365 4.8 mi
26294 Valley Head, WV 729 7.1 mi
24934 Dunmore, WV 503 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pocahontas County

24954 standard
Marlinton, WV
Pop: 3,514
24946 standard
Hillsboro, WV
Pop: 1,533
26264 standard
Durbin, WV
Pop: 642
24915 standard
Arbovale, WV
Pop: 590
24924 standard
Buckeye, WV
Pop: 512
24934 standard
Dunmore, WV
Pop: 503

Related Areas

Pocahontas County Snowshoe, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26209 in? ▼
ZIP code 26209 (Snowshoe) is located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Pocahontas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pocahontas-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26209? ▼
ZIP code 26209 in Snowshoe, WV has a population of 112 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26209 is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26209 is $233,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26209 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26209? ▼
ZIP code 26209 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 1,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26209 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26209? ▼
In ZIP code 26209, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 26209? ▼
In ZIP code 26209, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26209 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.