26684 ZIP Code — Pool, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26684 is located in Pool, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 2.33 square miles and serves a population of 411 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26684

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,974. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26684 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

411

population

2.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26684 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26684

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26684. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pool	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	411
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	2.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.1430
Longitude	-80.8809
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

411

Population

176

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$92,974

Median household income

$26,930

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.5%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	139	33.8%
18 and over	272	66.2%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	411	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	59.2%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	28.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	3.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 51.0%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	51.0%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
Median income	$92,974

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$300k–$500k 38.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	58.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	100.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	73.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	75.5%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	90.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	120	83.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.8%	0.0%
Married	92.2%	90.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 20.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	78.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	28	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 38.4%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Construction 16.3%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Public administration 14.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	32.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.4%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.0%
Retirement income	7.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.0%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.9%
Public insurance	5.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	373	90.8%
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)	411	100.0%
Born in same state	411	100.0%
Born in different state	400	97.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	101	24.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26684

What city is ZIP code 26684 in?

ZIP code 26684 is primarily assigned to Pool, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26684 in?

ZIP code 26684 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26684 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 26684 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 26684 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 26684 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 26684?

ZIP code 26684 has an estimated population of 411 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26684?

The median household income in ZIP code 26684 is $92,974, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26684 in?

ZIP code 26684 observes the EST timezone.