26851 ZIP Code – Wardensville, West Virginia
Located in Wardensville, West Virginia, ZIP code 26851 is a small ZIP code within Hardy County with a population of approximately 1,472 residents. The median household income is $58,281 — near the West Virginia average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $184,600, below the national average, with 80.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $846 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 54.6, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 22644, 26810, 26823.
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ZIP 26851 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26851 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,472 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $184k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $846 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.6 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 22644 – Maurertown
- 26810 – Lost City
- 26823 – Capon Springs
- 26801 – Baker
- 26714 – Delray
- 22654 – Star Tannery
- 26755 – Rio
- 26865 – Yellow Spring
- 22664 – Woodstock
- 22660 – Toms Brook
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22644 | MAURERTOWN | 2,555 | $79,811 |
| 26810 | LOST CITY | 580 | Not provided |
| 26823 | CAPON SPRINGS | 28 | Not provided |
| 26801 | BAKER | 1,101 | $46,875 |
| 26714 | DELRAY | 397 | Not provided |