Zip code 26818: Fisher, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26818?

26818 is assigned to Fisher, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26818 in?

26818 is in Hardy County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26818?

About 1,616 people live in 26818, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26818?

The median household income in 26818 is $42,173.

Q: What zip codes are near 26818?

The closest zip codes to 26818 are 26731, 26845, 26836, 26833, 26847.

Residential delivery areaHardy CountyEastern Time

Population

1,616

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$129K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$703/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

27 sq mi

61 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26818

26818 is a small-town zip code in Fisher, West Virginia (Hardy County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 1,616 people live here, or 61 per square mile. The median resident is 33.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,173 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 42% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $129,200, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $703 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and office and administrative support.

How 26818 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate42%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%61st of 661 in WV
Residents under 1834.7%
99th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%47th of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate11.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%108th of 652 in WV
Self-employed workers11.6%
74th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%114th of 650 in WV
Average commute29.7 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min237th of 485 in WV
Government workers16.1%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%388th of 650 in WV
Homeownership rate61.4%
34th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%597th of 661 in WV
Broadband access89.8%
33rd
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%217th of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers8.3%
32nd
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%386th of 650 in WV
Median age33.5
13th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7580th of 661 in WV
Diversity index18.1
11th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3146th of 663 in WV
Population density61/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi271st of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate2.5%
9th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%436th of 662 in WV
Median home value$129,200
6th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600267th of 550 in WV
Median earnings per worker$33,468
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162472nd of 615 in WV
Median household income$42,173
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608427th of 540 in WV
Veterans1.6%
4th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%539th of 663 in WV
Median gross rent$703
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872204th of 297 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher10.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%436th of 662 in WV
Population1,616
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373211th of 663 in WV
Rent-burdened renters18.6%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%358th of 499 in WV
Per capita income$16,550
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203597th of 659 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%493rd of 650 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%361st of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%606th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older5.3%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%636th of 663 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%348th of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.334
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471516th of 656 in WV

Measure	26818	Hardy	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	42%	17.7%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	61st of 661
Residents under 18	34.7%	19.8%	20%	22%	99th	47th of 663
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.6%	7.3%	5.4%	5.2%	96th	108th of 652
Self-employed workers	11.6%	13.8%	6.8%	10%	74th	114th of 650
Average commute	29.7 min	29.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	72nd	237th of 485
Government workers	16.1%	17.5%	20.3%	14.5%	66th	388th of 650
Homeownership rate	61.4%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	34th	597th of 661
Broadband access	89.8%	83.9%	86.1%	91%	33rd	217th of 661
Healthcare workers	8.3%	5.8%	12.5%	9.7%	32nd	386th of 650
Median age	33.5	46.7	42.7	38.9	13th	580th of 661
Diversity index	18.1	20.8	19.3	61.4	11th	146th of 663
Population density	61/sq mi	25/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	271st of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	2.5%	7.8%	6%	8.4%	9th	436th of 662
Median home value	$129,200	$166,300	$162,600	$332,700	6th	267th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,468	$36,914	$43,162	$49,666	6th	472nd of 615
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,173	$49,272	$59,608	$80,734	4th	427th of 540
Veterans	1.6%	8%	7.4%	6.2%	4th	539th of 663
Median gross rent	$703	$816	$872	$1,413	3rd	204th of 297
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.4%	15.7%	24.1%	35.7%	3rd	436th of 662
Population	1,616	14,243	1,778,373	334,922,499	2nd	211th of 663
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.6%	30%	48.9%	51.1%	2nd	358th of 499
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,550	$29,801	$34,203	$44,673	1st	597th of 659
Work from home	0%	9.1%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	493rd of 650
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.1%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	361st of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	28.1%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	606th of 661
Residents 65 and older	5.3%	23.2%	21%	17.2%	1st	636th of 663
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	348th of 650
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.334	0.430	0.471	0.483	1st	516th of 656

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

15%

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.5

Under 18

34.7%

65 and over

5.3%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black0%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

18.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

43.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 549
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 69.4%
Married couples: 29.5%
Living alone: 18%
Veterans (of adults): 1.6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

47%

$50–75k

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26818

$42,173

Hardy Co.

$49,272

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,550

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

42%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.334

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26818

$129,200

Hardy Co.

$166,300

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26818

$703

Hardy Co.

$816

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

50%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 549
Owner-occupied: 61.4%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

20%

Transit

Walked

13%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

18%

10–19

42%

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

60+

22%

Average commute

29.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

41%

Healthcare

Office and admin

Education

Sales

Management

Construction and repair

Food service

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Manufacturing

56%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,468

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26818	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,396	$74,888
Service	$42,583	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,172	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,917	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,117	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

45%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 89.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 57.7%
No internet access: 10.2%
Without health insurance: 2.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fisher
State: West Virginia
County: Hardy County
Center point: 39.0876° N, 79.0165° W
Land area: 27 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26818

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26731	Lahmansville, WV	5 mi	276	—	$318,900
26845	Old Fields, WV	6 mi	1,015	$64,583	$134,200
26836	Moorefield, WV	6.6 mi	5,625	$47,770	$151,100
26833	Maysville, WV	10 mi	2,890	$72,012	$180,100
26847	Petersburg, WV	11 mi	5,305	$52,139	$180,400
26801	Baker, WV	12 mi	1,517	$56,429	$206,700
26852	Purgitsville, WV	12 mi	1,029	$63,221	$218,300
26855	Cabins, WV	13 mi	633	$67,500	$130,600
26743	New Creek, WV	15 mi	2,216	$61,331	$198,100
26710	Burlington, WV	15 mi	1,912	$78,516	$212,800
26810	Lost City, WV	16 mi	319	—	$154,600
26739	Mount Storm, WV	16 mi	702	$42,000	$121,900

Questions about 26818

What city is zip code 26818?

26818 is assigned to Fisher, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26818 in?

26818 is in Hardy County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26818?

About 1,616 people live in 26818, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26818 in?

26818 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26818?

The median household income in 26818 is $42,173.

What zip codes are near 26818?

The closest zip codes to 26818 are 26731, 26845, 26836, 26833, 26847.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26818, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.