26291 ZIP Code — Slatyfork, WV
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26291 is located in Slatyfork, West Virginia, within Pocahontas County. It covers approximately 30.42 square miles and serves a population of 47 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
47
population
30.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26291 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26291
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26291. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Slatyfork | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
26294 Valley Head (10.4 mi)
24934 Dunmore (10.5 mi)
24954 Marlinton (10.6 mi)
26298 Bergoo (13.2 mi)
24924 Buckeye (13.3 mi)
24946 Hillsboro (15.3 mi)
24944 Green Bank (16.5 mi)
26288 Webster Springs (16.7 mi)
26273 Huttonsville (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 075 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3725 |
| Longitude | -80.0722 |
| 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 | 23.2% | 59.9% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.1% | 28.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 10.0% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
47
Population
2
People per sq mi
64.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$19,206
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
106
Housing units
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
16
60–64
18
6
65–74
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 47 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 27.7% |
| Median age | 64.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.2% | 59.9% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 41.1% | 28.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.7% | 10.0% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.8% | 3.1% |
$25k–$35k
54.2%
$50k–$75k
45.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 54.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 45.8% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 77.4% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 63.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 64.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 54.2% |
| Average household size | 1.96 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
25.5%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
51.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 51.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
54.2%
Construction
45.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 45.8% |
| Production & transportation | 54.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 100.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.9% |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.8% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.9% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.2% |
| Poor mental health | 19.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 50.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 20.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 32.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 23.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 48.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 47 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 47 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 13 | 27.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 11 | 23.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26291
What city is ZIP code 26291 in?
ZIP code 26291 is primarily assigned to Slatyfork, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26291 in?
ZIP code 26291 falls within Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26291 have a large retiree population?
100% of households in ZIP code 26291 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26291 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 26291 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26291?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 26291?
ZIP code 26291 has an estimated population of 47 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26291 in?
ZIP code 26291 observes the EST timezone.