26184 ZIP Code — Waverly, WV

Wood County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26184 is located in Waverly, West Virginia, within Wood County. It covers approximately 39.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,471 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26184

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,167. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26184 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,471

population

39.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26184 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26184

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26184. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waverly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26134 Belmont (2.5 mi) 45773 Reno (6.2 mi) 45768 Newport (7 mi) 26187 Williamstown (8.5 mi) 26104 Parkersburg (8.9 mi) 26180 Walker (9.6 mi) 45750 Marietta (9.9 mi) 26142 Davisville (10.2 mi) 26337 Cairo (10.4 mi) 26105 Vienna (10.6 mi) 26170 Saint Marys (10.7 mi) 45788 Whipple (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,471
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	39.27 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.3179
Longitude	-81.3215
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,471

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$64,167

Median household income

$25,894

Per capita income

$166,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

886

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

105

Under 5

104

5–9

114

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

162

25–34

144

119

35–44

105

161

45–54

143

193

55–59

171

60–64

148

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	653	26.4%
18 and over	1,818	73.6%
65 and over	344	13.9%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,430	98.3%
Black or African American	26	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.4%
Two or more races	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	51.0%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	15.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	23.3%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	9.5%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	54.1%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	37	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	105	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	194	23.7%
Households with children under 18	293	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	28.8%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	20.8%
Married	59.3%	60.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	14.0%
Divorced	6.7%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	4.5%
Kindergarten	57	9.1%
Elementary school	300	47.8%
High school	76	12.1%
College / grad school	167	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Retail trade 13.0%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Public administration 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Professional & management 4.5%

Construction 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 8.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,274	92.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,450	99.2%
Born in same state	2,435	98.5%
Born in different state	1,694	68.6%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	349	14.1%
Italian	333	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	199	8.1%
English	124	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	97.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26184

What city is ZIP code 26184 in?

ZIP code 26184 is primarily assigned to Waverly, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26184 in?

ZIP code 26184 falls within Wood County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26184 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 26184 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26184?

16% of residents in ZIP code 26184 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26184?

The median home value in ZIP code 26184 is $166,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 26184?

ZIP code 26184 has an estimated population of 2,471 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26184 in?

ZIP code 26184 observes the EST timezone.