ZIP Code 26836 Demographics

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

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 26836 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,220

↓ 56.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,068

↑ +1.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$145,800

↓ 4.9% vs county

Median Age

44.2 yrs

↑ 2.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

↓ +7.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 26836 compares to Hardy County and West Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 26836 $50k Hardy $49k West Virginia $55k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 26836 $146k Hardy $153k West Virginia $146k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

69.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$854

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 26836 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$145,800
Down Payment (20%)$29,160
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$926P&I: $737 | Tax: $146 | Ins: $43
Rent (Local Median)
$854
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $72/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 26836, sorted by distance.

26812 9.2 mi away hardy county 22811 13.9 mi away rockingham county 22810 14.7 mi away shenandoah county 26833 15.0 mi away grant county 22845 16.4 mi away shenandoah county 22820 18.3 mi away rockingham county 26260 24.6 mi away tucker 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 26836 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.