26818 ZIP Code — Fisher, WV

Hardy County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26818 is located in Fisher, West Virginia, within Hardy County. It covers approximately 26.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,342 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26818

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $43,523. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26818 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,342

population

26.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26818 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26818

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fisher	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,342
Population density	50 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	26.59 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	39.0521
Longitude	-79.0373
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,342

Population

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$43,523

Median household income

$15,995

Per capita income

$97,000

Median home value

$619

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

341

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

116

Under 5

112

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	33.5%
18 and over	893	66.5%
65 and over	112	8.3%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Black or African American 9.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,212	90.3%
Black or African American	130	9.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 53.3%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	53.3%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
Median income	$43,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.2%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,000
Median rent / month	$619
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	48.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	33.9%
1960–1969	0.2%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.7%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	20.3%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	12.9%
Wood	20.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	45.1%
Cohabiting couple	64	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	48	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	123	28.7%
Households with children under 18	141	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	24.3%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	31.7%
Married	49.3%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.8%
Divorced	18.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	19.5%
Kindergarten	39	10.5%
Elementary school	213	57.6%
High school	2	0.5%
College / grad school	44	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.5%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Professional & management 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Retail trade 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	53.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.6%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 53.2%

18 and over 25.3%

Married-couple families 23.3%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	5.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	29.2%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	82.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.5%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,114	83.0%
Spanish	24	2.2%
Other Indo-European	24	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,328	99.0%
Born in same state	1,328	99.0%
Born in different state	536	39.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	215	16%
Italian	113	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	72	5.4%
French	29	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26818

What city is ZIP code 26818 in?

ZIP code 26818 is primarily assigned to Fisher, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26818 in?

ZIP code 26818 falls within Hardy County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26818?

35% of residents in ZIP code 26818 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26818 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 26818 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26818?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26818 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 26818 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26818 in?

ZIP code 26818 observes the EST timezone.