Pocahontas County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
7,841
population (2021)
-10.1%
pop change since 2010
54075
FIPS code
Pocahontas County ZIP code map
About Pocahontas County
Pocahontas County is located in West Virginia and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,841 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.1% from 8,719 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pocahontas County is 54075.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,841 |
| 2010 population | 8,719 |
| Change | -10.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54075 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pocahontas County
ZIP codes for Pocahontas County, WV (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24915 | Arbovale | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24920 | Bartow | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24924 | Buckeye | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24927 | Cass | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24934 | Dunmore | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24944 | Green Bank | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24946 | Hillsboro | Pocahontas | View map |
| 24954 | Marlinton | Pocahontas | View map |
| 26209 | Snowshoe | Pocahontas | View map |
| 26264 | Durbin | Pocahontas | View map |
| 26291 | Slatyfork | Pocahontas | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,624
Population
48.3
Median age
$42,494
Median household income
$23,471
Per capita income
$99,750
Median home value
$205
Median monthly rent
85.8%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
8.6%
Unemployment
4,963
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
180
Under 5
160
148
5–9
130
256
10–14
226
241
15–19
213
169
20–24
149
411
25–34
363
442
35–44
390
455
45–54
402
278
55–59
245
395
60–64
349
603
65–74
533
308
75–84
272
162
85+
144
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,329 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 6,295 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,022 | 26.7% |
| Median age | 48.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.9%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,231 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 296 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
14.0%
$25k–$35k
15.9%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
7.7%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $42,494 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.3%
$50k–$100k
24.6%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
15.9%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,750 |
| Median rent / month | $205 |
| Owner occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter occupied | 14.2% |
| Vacant | 50.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.6% |
| Electricity | 25.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.8% |
| Fuel oil | 6.2% |
| Wood | 28.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,328 | 52.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 158 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 640 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 742 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 460 | 16.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,415 | 49.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 17.9% |
| Married | 49.3% | 58.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
11.7%
HS graduate
46.3%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 55 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 664 | 46.1% |
| High school | 276 | 20.2% |
| College / grad school | 182 | 17.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.3%
Construction
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Professional & management
6.9%
Public administration
6.6%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.4% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 29.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
18.3%
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.3% |
| Retirement income | 33.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Heart disease | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 38.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 31.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 16.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 21.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 744 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 23.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.5% |
| Public insurance | 59.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,284 | 96.1% |
| 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) | 7,565 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 7,540 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,569 | 68.3% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 59 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 48 | 25.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,248 | 16.4% |
| Arab | 1,095 | 14.4% |
| Italian | 852 | 11.2% |
| English | 258 | 3.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 30 | 0.4% |
| German | 20 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 74.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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