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 Low-density area
- $36,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $233,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,424. Economic pressure is pronounced: 20.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,800 (69% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 86.0% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pocahontas County, so 26209 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 26209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Snowshoe, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26209.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 26209?
67.1
Median Age
33.3%
Male
66.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,250
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$24,424
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26209 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Snowshoe, 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)
$36,250 13th percentile higher than 13% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,475housing units
1,475
Total Housing Units
43
Occupied Units
1,432
Vacant Units
1.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,800
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 26294
Valley Head (26294)
729 residents
- 24934
Dunmore (24934)
503 residents
- 24927
Cass (24927)
365 residents
- 26209 112
Snowshoe (26209)
112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26209 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26294
Valley Head (26294)
$48,542 median income
- 24934
Dunmore (24934)
$40,301 median income
- 26209
Snowshoe (26209)
$36,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26209, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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