26845 ZIP Code — Old Fields, WV

Hardy County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26845 is located in Old Fields, West Virginia, within Hardy County. It covers approximately 29.32 square miles and serves a population of 821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26845

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26845 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

821

population

29.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26845 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26845

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26845. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Old Fields	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26852 Purgitsville (9.4 mi) 26836 Moorefield (9.4 mi) 26801 Baker (10.4 mi) 26755 Rio (12.1 mi) 26833 Maysville (14 mi) 26710 Burlington (14.5 mi) 26743 New Creek (14.9 mi) 26847 Petersburg (15.8 mi) 26761 Shanks (15.8 mi) 26739 Mount Storm (15.9 mi) 26757 Romney (16 mi) 26810 Lost City (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	821
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	29.32 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.1524
Longitude	-78.9512
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	36.9%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	53.7%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

821

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

Median household income

$29,649

Per capita income

$168,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

297

Housing units

45.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	203	24.7%
18 and over	618	75.3%
65 and over	123	15.0%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	821	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	53.7%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

$25k–$35k 17.0%

$35k–$50k 30.2%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	17.0%
$35k–$50k	30.2%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 35.7%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 33.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	7.3%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	40.9%
1980–1989	1.8%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	64.9%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	65.9%
3 or more	8.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.5%
Fuel oil	18.6%
Wood	26.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	189	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	86	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	30	9.6%
Households with children under 18	104	33.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	27.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	21.4%
Married	50.4%	68.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	4.1%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 33.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	45.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.2%
Kindergarten	15	10.5%
Elementary school	25	17.5%
High school	55	38.5%
College / grad school	42	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.1%

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Retail trade 15.5%

Manufacturing 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	11.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 1.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.1%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	719	87.6%
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)	821	100.0%
Born in same state	821	100.0%
Born in different state	370	45.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	7.6%
English	51	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	5.2%
Arab	30	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26845

What city is ZIP code 26845 in?

ZIP code 26845 is primarily assigned to Old Fields, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26845 in?

ZIP code 26845 falls within Hardy County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26845 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 26845 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26845?

45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 26845 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 26845 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26845?

The median home value in ZIP code 26845 is $168,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 26845 in?

ZIP code 26845 observes the EST timezone.