ZIP code 26209
Where is ZIP code 26209?
Snowshoe, West Virginia
Pocahontas County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 26209 belongs to Snowshoe, West Virginia in Pocahontas County. 26209 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Snowshoe post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 63 people live in the 26209 area, where the median household income is $36,250. The closest ZIP codes are 24927 (Cass, 2 mi southeast), 26291 (Slatyfork, 4.5 mi southwest) and 26294 (Valley Head, 8.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 26209 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Snowshoe |
| Also accepted | Slatyfork |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Pocahontas County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 38.4133, -80.0068 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 262 |
Population and income in 26209
| Population | 63 · lower than 95% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 98% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 67.1 years · higher than 96% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 33% / 67% |
| Median household income | $36,250 · lower than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,424 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $233,800 · higher than 92% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,475 |
| Households | 43 (1.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 40.31 sq mi (plus 0.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26209. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26209
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24927 | Cass, WV | 2 mi SE | Standard |
| 26291 | Slatyfork, WV | 4.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 26294 | Valley Head, WV | 8.3 mi N | Standard |
| 24934 | Dunmore, WV | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 24944 | Green Bank, WV | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 26282 | Monterville, WV | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 24915 | Arbovale, WV | 11.9 mi E | Standard |
| 24954 | Marlinton, WV | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 26264 | Durbin, WV | 13.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 24920 | Bartow, WV | 14.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 26298 | Bergoo, WV | 16.7 mi W | Standard |
| 24924 | Buckeye, WV | 17.2 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26209 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26209
PO BOX 123
SNOWSHOE WV 26209
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SLATYFORK as the city name for 26209. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26209-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26209?
- 26209 is a Snowshoe, West Virginia ZIP code. Slatyfork is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26209 in?
- ZIP code 26209 is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26209 in?
- 26209 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26209?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26209 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26209?
- About 63 people live in ZIP code 26209, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26209?
- The median household income in 26209 is $36,250 a year, lower than 88% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- Can I use 26209 for a street address?
- No. 26209 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Snowshoe use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 26209?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26209 are 24927 (Cass, 2 miles), 26291 (Slatyfork, 4.5 miles), 26294 (Valley Head, 8.3 miles) and 24934 (Dunmore, 8.9 miles).