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Thomas, WV
City in Tucker County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26292.
Population
599
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
1
Thomas and its ZIP codes
Thomas at a glance
- Thomas is about 2.3 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,042 a year, 6% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (3% below West Virginia) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Thomas, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Thomas, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,042
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
56.4
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (182), Italian Americans (43), Irish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tucker County. PPP loans are for Thomas.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,920
2,748 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21M
FY 2026, $3,112 per person
How people get to work
Thomas, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.6%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked15.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Thomas, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
343
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 16°F
63.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thomas, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Thomas
1 in or overlapping Thomas. Population shown
Cities near Thomas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DavisTown | 2.6 mi | 2 |
| HendricksTown | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| HambletonTown | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BayardTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ParsonsCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| St. GeorgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Gorman, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| AuroraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Crellin, MDCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HarmanTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| RowlesburgTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| Loch Lynn Heights, MDTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Hutton, MDCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Mountain Lake Park, MDTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| MontroseTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Oakland, MDTown | 19 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thomas, WV in?
- Thomas is in Tucker County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Thomas, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Thomas include 26292.
- What is the population of Thomas, WV?
- About 599 people live in Thomas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thomas?
- Nearby places include Davis (2.6 mi), Hendricks (9.2 mi), Hambleton (9.7 mi), Bayard (10 mi), Parsons (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023