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ZIP Code 26810

Hardy County, West Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

329
4/sq mi
$154,600
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lost City pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26810 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26810 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.4 square miles in Lost City, Hardy County, West Virginia. The area is home to 329 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26810 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26810 sits at , while per-capita income is $44,512. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 13.7%. On housing, the median home value is $154,600 (12% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26810 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hardy County, so you can benchmark 26810 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26810, Lost City, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

329

Population

84.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26810?

62.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$44,512

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

13.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

410

Total Housing Units

163

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.3%
Renter 3.7%

$154,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 26810, employing approximately 118 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,429,000.

13

Businesses

118

Employees

$5.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 30.8%
Construction 3 23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26810 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26810 ranks #5 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26801 Baker, WV 1,118 5.7 mi
26851 Wardensville, WV 2,180 7.9 mi
26812 Mathias, WV 1,705 9.9 mi
22824 Edinburg, VA 6,018 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26810 in?
ZIP code 26810 (Lost City) is located in Hardy County, West Virginia. Hardy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardy-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26810?
ZIP code 26810 in Lost City, WV has a population of 329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26810?
The median home value in ZIP 26810 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26810?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26810 is White at 82.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26810?
ZIP code 26810 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 118 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26810?
In ZIP code 26810, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 26810?
In ZIP code 26810, approximately 96.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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