City

Snowshoe, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pocahontas County  ·  West Virginia

👥43Population
💰$33,309Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂60.6Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓14.0%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 27.9% Female 72.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

25–44
40%
45–64
19%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.23
Below Poverty27.9% ▲ 179% above avg
College Grads14.0% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate20 (46.5%)
Associates17 (39.5%)
Graduate Degree6 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.5%Associates: 39.5%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad46.5%
Associates39.5%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
21%
$200k–$300k
59%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,309 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,391
Vacant Units1,356

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
49%
$50k–$75k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
74%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
71%
About Snowshoe, WV

Snowshoe is a city in West Virginia, located in Pocahontas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 43 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.6 years.

Economically, Snowshoe is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,309 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Snowshoe is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Snowshoe is less-educated. 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Snowshoe, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Snowshoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26209 43 $33,309 $225,000 0.0% 14.0% 82.9%