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 Moderate-density area
- $47,770
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,634. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $151,100 (9% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $804; 70.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardy County, so 26836 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 26836
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Moorefield, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26836.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 26836?
44.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
4.9%
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?
$47,770
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$28,634
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26836 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Moorefield, 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)
$47,770 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
2,896housing units
2,896
Total Housing Units
2,401
Occupied Units
495
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,100
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 26836
Moorefield (26836)
6,578 residents
- 26812 1,705
Mathias (26812)
1,705 residents
- 26818 709
Fisher (26818)
709 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26836 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26836 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26812
Mathias (26812)
$64,375 median income
- 26836
Moorefield (26836)
$47,770 median income
- 26818
Fisher (26818)
$42,173 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26836, 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 (6,578 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 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.
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