26812 ZIP Code — Mathias, WV

Hardy County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26812 is located in Mathias, West Virginia, within Hardy County. It covers approximately 103.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26812

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,594. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 26812 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,801

population

103.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26812 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26812

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26812. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mathias	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22811 Bergton (6.7 mi) 22810 Basye (6.9 mi) 22845 Orkney Springs (7.6 mi) 26810 Lost City (8.2 mi) 26836 Moorefield (10.7 mi) 22842 Mount Jackson (12.2 mi) 22820 Criders (12.4 mi) 22824 Edinburg (13.9 mi) 22847 Quicksburg (14.1 mi) 26801 Baker (14.4 mi) 26847 Petersburg (15 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,801
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	103.47 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.8731
Longitude	-78.8974
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	43.2%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,801

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$46,594

Median household income

$27,849

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$635

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,011

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

101

10–14

15–19

20–24

163

25–34

153

35–44

114

45–54

106

55–59

101

60–64

156

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	457	25.4%
18 and over	1,344	74.6%
65 and over	356	19.8%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,801	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 17.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	17.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$46,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$635
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	25.5%
1980–1989	27.2%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Fuel oil	12.8%
Wood	49.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	453	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	83	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	163	23.2%
Households with children under 18	223	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	33.7%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	7.0%
Married	71.0%	67.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.6%
Divorced	13.5%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 53.9%

Some college, no degree 10.2%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	11.1%
Kindergarten	94	21.8%
Elementary school	196	45.5%
High school	52	12.1%
College / grad school	41	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.2%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 7.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	35.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 37.4%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 32.7%

Female-led households 68.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	25.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	28.6%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	212	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	42.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	69.8%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,663	92.3%
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)	1,796	99.7%
Born in same state	1,796	99.7%
Born in different state	433	24.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.3%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	183	10.2%
Italian	66	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	29	1.6%
English	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26812

What city is ZIP code 26812 in?

ZIP code 26812 is primarily assigned to Mathias, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26812 in?

ZIP code 26812 falls within Hardy County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26812?

28% of residents in ZIP code 26812 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26812?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26812 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 26812 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26812 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 26812 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26812 in?

ZIP code 26812 observes the EST timezone.