ZIP Code 26818 Demographics

Hardy County, West Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26818 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,342

↓ 90.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$43,523

↓ 11.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$97,000

↓ 36.7% vs county

Median Age

33.2 yrs

↑ 26.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

↓ +18.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26818 compares to Hardy County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26818 $44k Hardy $49k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26818 $97k Hardy $153k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.5%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

63.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$619

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26818 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$97,000
Down Payment (20%)$19,400
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$615P&I: $490 | Tax: $97 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$619
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $4/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26818, sorted by distance.

26731 6.3 mi away grant county 26845 7.1 mi away hardy county 26801 12.5 mi away hardy county 26852 13.9 mi away hampshire county 26743 14.9 mi away mineral county 26739 16.6 mi away grant county 26710 16.8 mi away mineral county 26717 20.0 mi away mineral county

About Hardy County

Hardy County is located in West Virginia and has a total population of 14,249. The county's median household income is $49,205 and median home value is $153,300. ZIP code 26818 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Hardy County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.