PlainZIP

Fisher, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26818

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

709
14/sq mi
$42,173
Median income
$129,200
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fisher pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26818 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26818 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fisher, Hardy County, West Virginia, home to just 709 residents across 50.3 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26818 reports a modest median household income of $42,173 (27% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $16,550. 42.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.6%. The typical home here is valued at $129,200 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $703 monthly, and 61.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hardy County, letting you compare 26818 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 26818, Fisher, 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

709

Population

50.3

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26818?

33.5

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
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 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$42,173

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$16,550

Per Capita Income

42.0%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26818 ranks nationally

Fisher, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,173 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

549

Total Housing Units

549

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.4%
Renter 38.6%

$129,200

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$703

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26818, employing approximately 98 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,633,000.

6

Businesses

98

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 26818 vs 26731 →

ZIP 26818 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 26818 ranks #4 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 26818 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26818 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26731 Lahmansville, WV 382 6.4 mi
26836 Moorefield, WV 6,578 6.6 mi
26845 Old Fields, WV 898 7.1 mi
26847 Petersburg, WV 6,277 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardy County

26836 standard
Moorefield, WV
Pop: 6,578
26851 standard
Wardensville, WV
Pop: 2,180
26812 standard
Mathias, WV
Pop: 1,705
26801 standard
Baker, WV
Pop: 1,118
26845 standard
Old Fields, WV
Pop: 898
26810 standard
Lost City, WV
Pop: 329

Related Areas

Hardy County Fisher, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26818 in? ▼
ZIP code 26818 (Fisher) 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 26818? ▼
ZIP code 26818 in Fisher, WV has a population of 709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26818? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26818 is $42,173, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26818? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26818 is $129,200, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26818? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26818 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26818? ▼
ZIP code 26818 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 98 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26818? ▼
In ZIP code 26818, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 26818? ▼
In ZIP code 26818, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26818? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26818 is 42.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.