Thomas, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26292
Tucker County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 836
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thomas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26292 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26292 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thomas, Tucker County, West Virginia, home to just 836 residents across 42.9 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26292 reports a modest median household income of $53,250 (8% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,491. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.7%. Median home value is $151,700 (10% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $792; 66.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tucker County, so 26292 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 26292
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomas, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26292.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 26292, Thomas, 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
836
Population
42.9
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26292?
54.5
Median Age
59.4%
Male
40.6%
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?
$53,250
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,491
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26292 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Thomas, 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)
$53,250 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
410housing units
410
Total Housing Units
271
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,700
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 26292, employing approximately 348 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,800,000.
33
Businesses
348
Employees
$12.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 21.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.1% |
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 26292 vs 26716 →
ZIP 26292 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26260
Davis (26260)
1,377 residents
- 26269
Hambleton (26269)
1,018 residents
- 26292
Thomas (26292)
836 residents
- 26716
Eglon (26716)
706 residents
- 26271 383
Hendricks (26271)
383 residents
- 26707 344
Bayard (26707)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26292 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26292 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26260
Davis (26260)
$95,690 median income
- 26716
Eglon (26716)
$80,375 median income
- 26269
Hambleton (26269)
$66,042 median income
- 26292
Thomas (26292)
$53,250 median income
- 26271
Hendricks (26271)
$41,111 median income
- 26707 $33,462
Bayard (26707)
$33,462 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26292 ranks #4 of 6 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 26292, 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 26292 in?
ZIP code 26292 (Thomas) is located in Tucker County, West Virginia. Tucker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tucker-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26292?
ZIP code 26292 in Thomas, WV has a population of 836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26292?
The median household income in ZIP 26292 is $53,250, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26292?
The median home value in ZIP 26292 is $151,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26292?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26292 is White at 99.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26292?
ZIP code 26292 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26292?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26292 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26292?
In ZIP code 26292, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 26292?
In ZIP code 26292, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26292?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26292 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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