Zip code 26836: Moorefield, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26836?

26836 is assigned to Moorefield, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26836 in?

26836 is in Hardy County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26836?

About 5,625 people live in 26836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26836?

The median household income in 26836 is $47,770.

Q: What zip codes are near 26836?

The closest zip codes to 26836 are 26818, 26847, 26812, 26801, 26731.

Residential delivery areaHardy CountyEastern Time

Population

5,625

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$151K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$804/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

174 sq mi

32 people/sq mi

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

About 26836

26836 is a rural zip code in Moorefield, West Virginia (Hardy County), covering 174 sq mi of land. About 5,625 people live here, or 32 per square mile. The median resident is 44.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,770 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $151,100, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $804 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.

How 26836 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy17.1%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%320th of 661 in WV
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%266th of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate8.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%174th of 652 in WV
Median age44.8
85th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7342nd of 661 in WV
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%211th of 663 in WV
Government workers17.8%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%355th of 650 in WV
Poverty rate14.5%
68th
U.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%384th of 661 in WV
Uninsured rate8%
59th
U.S. 8.4% · WV 6%196th of 662 in WV
Homeownership rate70.4%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%537th of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.427
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471260th of 656 in WV
Foreign-born residents4.9%
29th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%24th of 663 in WV
Diversity index33
27th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.353rd of 663 in WV
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%207th of 650 in WV
Residents under 1818.4%
21st
U.S. 22% · WV 20%363rd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$28,634
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203312th of 659 in WV
Population5,625
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,37385th of 663 in WV
Median home value$151,100
9th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600209th of 550 in WV
Median earnings per worker$35,371
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162435th of 615 in WV
Median household income$47,770
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608374th of 540 in WV
Median gross rent$804
7th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872150th of 297 in WV
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%196th of 650 in WV
Rent-burdened renters32.5%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%313th of 499 in WV
Population density32/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi406th of 663 in WV
Average commute17.8 min
5th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min457th of 485 in WV
Self-employed workers5.2%
5th
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%283rd of 650 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher11.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%412th of 662 in WV
Broadband access78.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%464th of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%478th of 650 in WV

Measure	26836	Hardy	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Housing vacancy	17.1%	28.1%	15.4%	10.1%	90th	320th of 661
Residents 65 and older	24%	23.2%	21%	17.2%	90th	266th of 663
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.2%	7.3%	5.4%	5.2%	88th	174th of 652
Median age	44.8	46.7	42.7	38.9	85th	342nd of 661
Veterans	8.8%	8%	7.4%	6.2%	83rd	211th of 663
Government workers	17.8%	17.5%	20.3%	14.5%	75th	355th of 650
Poverty rate	14.5%	17.7%	16.7%	12.5%	68th	384th of 661
Uninsured rate	8%	7.8%	6%	8.4%	59th	196th of 662
Homeownership rate	70.4%	77.3%	74.9%	65.2%	54th	537th of 661
Income inequality (Gini)	0.427	0.430	0.471	0.483	43rd	260th of 656
Foreign-born residents	4.9%	2.1%	1.8%	14.1%	29th	24th of 663
Diversity index	33	20.8	19.3	61.4	27th	53rd of 663
Work from home	8.5%	9.1%	9.1%	15.1%	25th	207th of 650
Residents under 18	18.4%	19.8%	20%	22%	21st	363rd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,634	$29,801	$34,203	$44,673	15th	312th of 659
Population	5,625	14,243	1,778,373	334,922,499	9th	85th of 663
Median home value	$151,100	$166,300	$162,600	$332,700	9th	209th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,371	$36,914	$43,162	$49,666	9th	435th of 615
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,770	$49,272	$59,608	$80,734	7th	374th of 540
Median gross rent	$804	$816	$872	$1,413	7th	150th of 297
Tech workers	0.6%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	7th	196th of 650
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	32.5%	30%	48.9%	51.1%	6th	313th of 499
Population density	32/sq mi	25/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	406th of 663
Average commuteStrength	17.8 min	29.7 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	5th	457th of 485
Self-employed workers	5.2%	13.8%	6.8%	10%	5th	283rd of 650
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.2%	15.7%	24.1%	35.7%	4th	412th of 662
Broadband accessWeakness	78.7%	83.9%	86.1%	91%	3rd	464th of 661
Healthcare workers	3.9%	5.8%	12.5%	9.7%	2nd	478th of 650

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

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

44.8

Under 18

18.4%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White81%
Black12%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

49.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,401
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 51.3%
Married couples: 32%
Living alone: 37%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

32%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26836

$47,770

Hardy Co.

$49,272

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,634

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.427

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26836

$151,100

Hardy Co.

$166,300

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26836

$804

Hardy Co.

$816

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,896
Owner-occupied: 70.4%
Vacant: 17.1%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 32.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 7.8%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

41%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

22%

Office and admin

13%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Production

Management

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Police and fire

0.5%

Industries

Manufacturing

28%

Retail

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Construction

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Information

Other services

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Professional and technical services

0.5%

Median earnings per worker

$35,371

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26836	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,211	$74,888
Service	$33,213	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,641	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,436	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,236	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

46%

Some college

15%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
Households with broadband: 78.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61.3%
No internet access: 20.8%
Without health insurance: 8%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Moorefield
State: West Virginia
County: Hardy County
Center point: 38.9982° N, 78.9751° W
Land area: 174 sq mi
Water area: 1.3 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Moorefield2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26836

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26818	Fisher, WV	6.6 mi	1,616	$42,173	$129,200
26847	Petersburg, WV	9 mi	5,305	$52,139	$180,400
26812	Mathias, WV	9.4 mi	1,525	$64,375	$144,200
26801	Baker, WV	11 mi	1,517	$56,429	$206,700
26731	Lahmansville, WV	12 mi	276	—	$318,900
26845	Old Fields, WV	12 mi	1,015	$64,583	$134,200
26810	Lost City, WV	12 mi	319	—	$154,600
22811	Bergton, VA	13 mi	316	$51,477	$210,200
26855	Cabins, WV	13 mi	633	$67,500	$130,600
26838	Milam, WV	14 mi	0	—	—
26833	Maysville, WV	14 mi	2,890	$72,012	$180,100
22810	Basye, VA	15 mi	532	$72,679	$311,100

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Questions about 26836

What city is zip code 26836?

26836 is assigned to Moorefield, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26836 in?

26836 is in Hardy County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26836?

About 5,625 people live in 26836, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26836 in?

26836 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26836?

The median household income in 26836 is $47,770.

What zip codes are near 26836?

The closest zip codes to 26836 are 26818, 26847, 26812, 26801, 26731.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26836, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.