ZIP code 26851: Wardensville, WV
26851 is a ZIP code in Wardensville, West Virginia, mainly in Hardy County. About 1,870 people live here.
- Population
- 1,870
- Median household income
- $49,776
- Typical home value
- $228,000+2.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $820gross, per month
- Median age
- 54.1
- Homeowners
- 80.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26851 details
| City | Wardensville |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hardy County (also partly Hampshire County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 102 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 18 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 49.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.04711, -78.61102 |
Median rent in 26851 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $478/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $702/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $913/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 26851
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22644 | Maurertown, VA | 6.6 mi | 2,561 |
| 22654 | Star Tannery, VA | 8.0 mi | 1,040 |
| 26823 | Capon Springs, WV | 8.4 mi | 109 |
| 26810 | Lost City, WV | 8.5 mi | 319 |
| 26714 | Delray, WV | 9.3 mi | 441 |
| 26801 | Baker, WV | 9.9 mi | 1,517 |
| 26808 | High View, WV | 10.6 mi | 903 |
| 26755 | Rio, WV | 11.1 mi | 607 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26851?
A typical home in ZIP code 26851 is worth about $228,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $49,776 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $228,000 homeWhat can a $49,776 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26851
What city is ZIP code 26851?
ZIP code 26851 is in Wardensville, WV, in Hardy County.
What county is ZIP code 26851 in?
26851 is mainly in Hardy County, West Virginia, and partly in Hampshire County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26851?
About 1,870 people live in ZIP code 26851, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26851 in?
26851 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.