Fort Ashby, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26719
Mineral County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,785
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Ashby pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26719 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26719 covers 69.8 square miles in Fort Ashby, Mineral County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,785 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26719 reports a modest median household income of $54,167 (6% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,937. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $211,600 (53% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $766.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mineral County, so 26719 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Ashby, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26719.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26719, Fort Ashby, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,785
Population
69.8
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26719?
48.8
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$54,167
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$29,937
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26719 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Fort Ashby, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,167 47th percentile higher than 47% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,080housing units
1,080
Total Housing Units
922
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,600
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 59 business establishments in ZIP 26719, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,331,000.
59
Businesses
443
Employees
$14.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 15.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26719 vs 26763 →
ZIP 26719 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26753
Ridgeley (26753)
6,254 residents
- 26719
Fort Ashby (26719)
2,785 residents
- 21557 1,895
Rawlings (21557)
1,895 residents
- 26763 1,540
Springfield (26763)
1,540 residents
- 26767 768
Wiley Ford (26767)
768 residents
- 26722 599
Green Spring (26722)
599 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26719 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26719 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26767
Wiley Ford (26767)
$92,073 median income
- 26722
Green Spring (26722)
$75,625 median income
- 26753
Ridgeley (26753)
$73,694 median income
- 26763
Springfield (26763)
$68,384 median income
- 26719
Fort Ashby (26719)
$54,167 median income
- 21557 $34,936
Rawlings (21557)
$34,936 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26719 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26719, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,785 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26719 in?
ZIP code 26719 (Fort Ashby) is located in Mineral County, West Virginia. Mineral County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mineral-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26719?
ZIP code 26719 in Fort Ashby, WV has a population of 2,785 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26719?
The median household income in ZIP 26719 is $54,167, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26719?
The median home value in ZIP 26719 is $211,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26719 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26719?
ZIP code 26719 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26719?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26719 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26719?
In ZIP code 26719, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26719?
In ZIP code 26719, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26719 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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