ZIP Code 26845 in Old Fields, WV

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Old Fields, West Virginia
Counties:Hardy County[Primary]
Hampshire County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:49:52 PM
Population:823 [See All]
Area Codes:304 / 681
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.1524, -78.9512
Land Area:29.319 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 26845 has 823 residents and 341 households (average 2.41 persons per household). The median age is 47.8 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.1%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.9%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:823Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:1,015Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:614Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:28.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,583Source: Census ACS
Households:341Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$134,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.41Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.77Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--5647287315615126036237258859346978219671,015
Decennial Census898------------------823--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 47.8

Male Median Age: 44.9

Female Median Age: 51

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male21403029182015122642181243402414106
Female22192717102117171722403824472420147
Total435957462841322943645850678748342413
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:79198.02%
Black:70.87%
Hispanic:*70.87%
Asian:10.12%
American Indian:10.12%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:807100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:42051.03%44.9 years
Females:40348.97%51.0 years
Total:823100%47.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,015100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:1,015100%
Total Native Population:1,015100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $64,583, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,557 (69.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,228. Family households earn a median of $90,991 versus $33,894 for nonfamily households (a difference of $57,097). By gender, male median income is $43,417 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $43,417 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 77.1%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$38,026$43,125$42,143$63,350$64,943$63,098$67,461$64,853$63,355$67,738$70,988$0$89,050$64,583
Median Family Income$39,013$49,432$49,271$64,500$63,864$64,076$67,109$67,222$68,860$73,275$78,990$103,542$108,487$90,991
Median NonFamily Income$10,938$22,986$23,850$45,703$0$0$90,268$0$41,250$37,292$42,925$41,083$34,938$33,894
Median Male Income$24,709$24,716$24,865$40,681$0$40,317$41,029$41,523$45,197$53,656$44,725$46,829$42,083$43,417
Median Female Income$25,658$22,194$22,049$31,125$0$38,750$42,353$41,397$0$20,793$0$24,265$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:49272.78%
Unemployed:294.29%
Not In Labor Force:15522.93%
Total:676100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:23447.56%
Service:234.67%
Sales and Office:13327.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:163.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8617.48%
Total Civilian Employed Population:492100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $134,200, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $52,900 (28.27%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,600. The median gross rent is $1,526, which is notably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $822 (116.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,526. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.13% (47.60% with a mortgage, 52.40% free-and-clear) and renters 16.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.19%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$187,100$194,100$179,200$157,800$159,800$159,800$156,500$155,800$162,800$150,700$183,800$168,400$201,100$134,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1425.45%
$1,000 to $1,499:1221.82%
$1,500 to $1,999:2952.73%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$704$671$668$700$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$1,526
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):12939.57%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):14243.56%
Renter Occupied:5516.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:326100%

Occupied Housing Units:32690.81%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):339.19%
Total Housing Units:359100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:29080.78%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:6919.22%
Total Housing Units:359100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 39.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.38%). College enrollment is 23.83%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6311.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):19535.39%
Some college, no degree:427.62%
Associate's degree:356.35%
Bachelor's degree:8615.61%
Graduate or professional degree:13023.59%
Total:551100%
High school or higher:48888.57%
Bachelor's degree or higher:21639.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:78668.29%
Public Insurance:34529.97%
No Insurance:201.74%
Total:1,151100%
Has Health Insurance:1,13198.26%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty6.4%0.0%10.3%9.3%7.6%6.7%6.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.1%2.6%15.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:115.14%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):8037.38%
High school (grades 9-12):7233.64%
College or graduate school:5123.83%
Total:214100%
Early Childhood:115.14%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):15271.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 26845 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $1,252,000. USPS data shows 255 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:255Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:3Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:417Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:255Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:9Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$326,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,252,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:37Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 26845 is located in Hardy County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 26845. It covers 29.319 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:29.319 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.02 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:8017.31 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


26847 | | 26838

Schools in ZIP Code 26845


We could not locate which school district 26845 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Moorefield Middle School 303 Caledonia Heights Rd
Moorefield, WV 26836
District: Hardy County School DistrictNearby
Moorefield Intermediate School 345 Caledonia Heights Rd
Moorefield, WV 26836
District: Hardy County School DistrictNearby
Moorefield High School 401 N Main St
Moorefield, WV 26836
District: Hardy County School DistrictNearby
Moorefield Elementary School 400 N Main St
Moorefield, WV 26836
District: Hardy County School DistrictNearby
Maysville Elementary School 7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1
Maysville, WV 26833
District: Grant County School DistrictNearby
North Fork Christian School 178 Sunrise Dr
Petersburg, WV 26847
District: Private SchoolNearby
Believers Mennonite Fellowship Christian School 3671 Johnson Run Rd
Petersburg, WV 26847
District: Private SchoolNearby
Bmf Christian 3671 Johnson Run Rd
Petersburg, WV 26833
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 26845


Eastern West Virginia Community And Technical College 316 Eastern Drive
Moorefield, WV 26836-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Mineral County Vocational Technical Center 981 Harley O Staggers Sr Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
Type: Post Secondary
Potomac State College Of West Virginia University 101 Fort Ave
Keyser, WV 26726
Type: Post Secondary
Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532-1099
Type: Post Secondary
Garrett College 687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD 21541
Type: Post Secondary
Allegany College Of Maryland 12401 Willowbrook Rd Se
Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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