26719 ZIP Code — Fort Ashby, WV

Mineral County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26719 is located in Fort Ashby, West Virginia, within Mineral County. It covers approximately 17.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,030 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26719

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $49,698. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26719 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,030

population

17.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26719 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26719

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26719. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Ashby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26763 Springfield (4.1 mi) 26753 Ridgeley (6.4 mi) 26722 Green Spring (7.6 mi) 21557 Rawlings (8.3 mi) 26767 Wiley Ford (9.3 mi) 21502 Cumberland (10.3 mi) 25437 Points (11.1 mi) 26710 Burlington (11.4 mi) 26757 Romney (11.9 mi) 21562 Westernport (13.2 mi) 26726 Keyser (13.3 mi) 21555 Oldtown (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,030
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	17.54 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.4804
Longitude	-78.7703
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,030

Population

116

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$49,698

Median household income

$33,795

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

916

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

184

35–44

157

45–54

185

55–59

60–64

65–74

108

172

75–84

204

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	230	11.3%
18 and over	1,800	88.7%
65 and over	622	30.6%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,982	96.5%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.1%
Asian	18	0.9%
Two or more races	12	0.6%
Other race	11	0.5%
Black or African American	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 18.1%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	18.1%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$49,698

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.2%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	59.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	19.0%
Wood	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	516	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	172	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	230	24.5%
Households with children under 18	189	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	428	45.6%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	23.4%
Married	64.3%	49.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	11.3%
Divorced	6.3%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	124	40.5%
High school	30	9.8%
College / grad school	152	49.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Professional & management 7.4%

Construction 6.9%

Other services 5.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.7%

Retail trade 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.6%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.2%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.9%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	9.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.3%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,954	96.3%
Spanish	65	3.3%
Other Indo-European	65	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,019	99.5%
Born in same state	1,991	98.1%
Born in different state	498	24.5%
Foreign born	28	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	177	8.7%
Italian	122	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	75	3.7%
English	55	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26719

What city is ZIP code 26719 in?

ZIP code 26719 is primarily assigned to Fort Ashby, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26719 in?

ZIP code 26719 falls within Mineral County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26719 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 26719 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26719 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26719 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26719 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 26719 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26719?

The median home value in ZIP code 26719 is $162,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 26719 in?

ZIP code 26719 observes the EST timezone.