PlainZIP

Moorefield, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26836

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

6,578
13/sq mi
$47,770
Median income
$151,100
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moorefield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26836 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26836 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia, home to 6,578 residents across 502.1 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26836 reports a modest median household income of $47,770 (17% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,634. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. The typical home here is valued at $151,100 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $804 monthly, and 70.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 26836 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hardy County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 26836

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moorefield, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26836.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 26836, Moorefield, 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

6,578

Population

502.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 26836?

44.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 12.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$47,770

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,634

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26836 ranks nationally

Moorefield, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,770 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,896

Total Housing Units

2,401

Occupied Units

495

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$151,100

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 186 business establishments in ZIP 26836, employing approximately 5,008 people with a combined annual payroll of $217,316,000.

186

Businesses

5,008

Employees

$217.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 20 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.2%
Finance and insurance 18 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.4%
Construction 9 4.8%
Manufacturing 9 4.8%
Wholesale trade 8 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.3%
Information 6 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.1%

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 26836 vs 26818 →

ZIP 26836 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 26836 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26836 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 26836 ranks #2 of 3 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
26818 Fisher, WV 709 6.6 mi
26812 Mathias, WV 1,705 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardy County

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
26818 standard
Fisher, WV
Pop: 709
26810 standard
Lost City, WV
Pop: 329

Related Areas

Hardy County Moorefield, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26836 in? ▼
ZIP code 26836 (Moorefield) 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 26836? ▼
ZIP code 26836 in Moorefield, WV has a population of 6,578 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26836? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26836 is $47,770, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26836? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26836 is $151,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26836? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26836 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26836? ▼
ZIP code 26836 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 5,008 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26836? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26836 are: Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26836? ▼
In ZIP code 26836, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26836? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26836 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26836? ▼
In ZIP code 26836, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26836? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26836 is 14.5% 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.