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ZIP Code 26684

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

116
27/sq mi
$341,700
Median home value
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.3 square miles in Pool, Nicholas County, West Virginia. The area is home to 116 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26684 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26684 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,324. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $341,700 (147% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26684 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nicholas County, so you can benchmark 26684 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26684?

55.5

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

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

What does housing look like?

122

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$341,700

Median Home Value

+147% vs state

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

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ZIP 26684 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 26684 ranks #0 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 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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