26808 ZIP Code — High View, WV

Hampshire County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26808 is located in High View, West Virginia, within Hampshire County. It covers approximately 26.67 square miles and serves a population of 630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26808

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26808 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

630

population

26.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
High View	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26865 Yellow Spring (1.7 mi) 26711 Capon Bridge (5.9 mi) 26704 Augusta (9.2 mi) 22654 Star Tannery (9.9 mi) 22637 Gore (10.3 mi) 26761 Shanks (10.5 mi) 22641 Strasburg (11.2 mi) 26755 Rio (11.3 mi) 26851 Wardensville (13.2 mi) 22602 Winchester (13.6 mi) 26757 Romney (13.7 mi) 25444 Slanesville (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	630
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	26.67 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	39.1953
Longitude	-78.5246
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	28.8%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

630

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

Median household income

$28,315

Per capita income

$244,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

34.8%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

308

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	6.3%
18 and over	590	93.7%
65 and over	63	10.0%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	609	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2%
Two or more races	13	2%
Black or African American	8	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.8%	52.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	32.6%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	39.2%	13.8%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 11.4%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	26.6%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 22.5%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.9%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	15.1%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	13.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	43.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Fuel oil	6.8%
Wood	22.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	29	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	78	32.9%
Households with children under 18	36	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	21.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	54.0%
Married	65.7%	31.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.1%
Divorced	9.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 17.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	8.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	104	92.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Professional & management 11.2%

Construction 7.0%

Retail trade 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.9

Poverty

All people 34.8%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 35.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.1%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	19.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.7%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	599	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	568	90.2%
Born in same state	568	90.2%
Born in different state	116	18.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	9.8%
Not a US citizen	62	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	6.8%
Polish	24	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	10	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26808

What city is ZIP code 26808 in?

ZIP code 26808 is primarily assigned to High View, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26808 in?

ZIP code 26808 falls within Hampshire County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26808?

35% of residents in ZIP code 26808 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 26808 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 26808 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 26808?

ZIP code 26808 has an estimated population of 630 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26808?

The median home value in ZIP code 26808 is $244,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 26808 in?

ZIP code 26808 observes the EST timezone.