City

Thomas, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Tucker County  ·  West Virginia

👥712Population
💰$55,333Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂55.9Median Age
🏠$152,900Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊19.1%Unemployment▲ 290% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.3%
Asian0.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
18%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment19.1% ▲ 290% above avg
HS Graduate169 (33.9%)
Some College62 (12.4%)
Associates117 (23.5%)
Bachelors25 (5%)
Graduate Degree125 (25.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
HS Grad33.9%
Some College12.4%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.6%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,333 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$152,900 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$818/mo
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Thomas, WV

Thomas is a city in West Virginia, located in Tucker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 712 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.9 years.

Economically, Thomas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,333 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Thomas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $818 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thomas is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thomas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26292 712 $55,333 $152,900 $818 19.1% 30.1% 61.4%