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Hardy County
Lost City, WV
26810
26810 ZIP Code — Lost City, WV
Hardy County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26810 is located in
Lost City ,
West Virginia ,
within Hardy County .
It covers approximately 32.58 square miles and serves a population of
580 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26810
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 26810 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
580
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
32.58 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
38.9481
Longitude
-78.7795
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
52.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
31.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
14.6%
15.8%
Over $200k
11.4%
2.3%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$161,700
Median home value
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 61 10.5% 18 and over 519 89.5% 65 and over 160 27.6% Median age 55.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 524 90.3% Two or more races 56 9.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.2%
52.1%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
21.5%
31.0%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
14.6%
15.8%
Over $200k
11.4%
2.3%
3.1%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 9.8% $25k–$35k 40.0% $35k–$50k 10.2% $50k–$75k 13.8% $100k–$150k 14.7% $150k–$200k 11.6% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.1% Renter occupied 4.9% Vacant 54.1% Single-family detached 95.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.3% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.44
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 18.2% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 41.2% 1970–1979 9.8% 1960–1969 3.1% 1950–1959 6.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 21.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.8% 1 bedroom 3.1% 2 bedrooms 20.0% 3 bedrooms 60.8% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 32.0% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 24.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 28.0% Propane / LP gas 17.3% Wood 41.8% Solar 12.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 93 41.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 39 17.3% Female householder, no spouse 93 41.3% Households with children under 18 44 19.6% Households with seniors (65+) 125 55.6% Average household size 2.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.4% 24.2% Married 40.4% 24.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 26.5% Divorced 10.2% 24.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.4%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 26.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 47 100.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
20.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 51.0% Service 4.1% Sales & office 7.7% Natural resources & construction 12.9% Production & transportation 24.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.5% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 41.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.0% Retirement income 45.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.5% High blood pressure 47.3% High cholesterol 42.5% Diabetes 17.6% Heart disease 11.4% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 41.7% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 14.5% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.8% Binge drinking 11.0% No physical activity 32.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.6% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 25.5% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 17.2% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.4% Visited dentist 51.8% Cholesterol screening 92.1% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 81 15.6%
Disability % Any disability 27.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.2% 65 and over 44.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.6% Public insurance 42.1% No insurance 7.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 545 94.0% 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) 580 100.0% Born in same state 580 100.0% Born in different state 99 17.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 123 21.2% French 77 13.3%
Ancestry Count % English 24 4.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.8% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26810
What city is ZIP code 26810 in?
ZIP code 26810 is primarily assigned to Lost City, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26810 in?
ZIP code 26810 falls within Hardy County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 26810 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 26810 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 26810 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 26810 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 26810 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 26810 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26810 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 26810 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 26810 in?
ZIP code 26810 observes the EST timezone.
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