Pool, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26684
Nicholas County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 116
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $341,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pool pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26684 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26684 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pool, Nicholas County, West Virginia, home to just 116 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 26684, but per-capita income is $27,324. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $341,700 (147% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Nicholas County, so 26684 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 →
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 26684, Pool, 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
116
Population
4.3
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26684?
55.5
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
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?
$27,324
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
122housing units
122
Total Housing Units
122
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$341,700
Median Home Value
+147% vs state ZIP avg
2002
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26684, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $533,000.
6
Businesses
20
Employees
$533K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 83.3% |
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 26684 vs 26679 →
ZIP 26684 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26679
Mount Nebo (26679)
1,896 residents
- 26681
Nettie (26681)
1,486 residents
- 26678
Mount Lookout (26678)
1,247 residents
- 26662
Canvas (26662)
1,154 residents
- 25854
Hico (25854)
1,101 residents
- 25981
Quinwood (25981)
951 residents
- 25958
Charmco (25958)
851 residents
- 25868 432
Lookout (25868)
432 residents
- 26680 340
Nallen (26680)
340 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26684 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26679 | Mount Nebo, WV | 1,896 | 2.6 mi |
| 26678 | Mount Lookout, WV | 1,247 | 3.5 mi |
| 26680 | Nallen, WV | 340 | 4.8 mi |
| 25854 | Hico, WV | 1,101 | 7.5 mi |
| 26662 | Canvas, WV | 1,154 | 8.6 mi |
| 26681 | Nettie, WV | 1,486 | 8.6 mi |
| 25868 | Lookout, WV | 432 | 8.8 mi |
| 25981 | Quinwood, WV | 951 | 9.2 mi |
| 25972 | Leslie, WV | 299 | 10.1 mi |
| 25958 | Charmco, WV | 851 | 11.0 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26684 in?
ZIP code 26684 (Pool) is located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Nicholas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/nicholas-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26684?
ZIP code 26684 in Pool, WV has a population of 116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26684?
The median home value in ZIP 26684 is $341,700, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26684?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26684 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26684?
ZIP code 26684 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26684?
In ZIP code 26684, 47.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26684?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26684 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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