City

Fisher, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,130Population
💰$39,306Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$116,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Race
White99.1%
Hispanic0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty45.6% ▲ 356% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
HS Graduate308 (59%)
Some College78 (14.9%)
Associates36 (6.9%)
Bachelors27 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree73 (14%)

Education

HS Grad: 59%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 14%Edu
HS Grad59.0%
Some College14.9%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,306 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$116,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units389
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
54%
About Fisher, WV

Fisher is a city in West Virginia, located in Hardy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,130 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Fisher is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,306 is below the national average. Approximately 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fisher is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fisher is less-educated. 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.12%).

Fisher, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Fisher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26818 1,130 $39,306 $116,300 $663 6.9% 19.2% 61.5%