Grantsville, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26147
Calhoun County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,188
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,082
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grantsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26147 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26147 covers 119.6 square miles in Grantsville, Calhoun County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,188 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26147 reports a modest median household income of $43,082 (25% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,934. The poverty rate is 30.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,300 (38% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $623; owner occupancy is 81.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calhoun County, so 26147 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grantsville, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26147.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26147, Grantsville, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,188
Population
119.6
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26147?
45.2
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$43,082
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,934
Per Capita Income
30.2%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26147 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Grantsville, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,082 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,089housing units
1,089
Total Housing Units
906
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$623
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 26147, employing approximately 495 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,432,000.
44
Businesses
495
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 25.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 13.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26147 vs 25261 →
ZIP 26147 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26147
Grantsville (26147)
2,188 residents
- 25234
Arnoldsburg (25234)
1,200 residents
- 26137
Big Springs (26137)
939 residents
- 25267 758
Normantown (25267)
758 residents
- 26136 644
Big Bend (26136)
644 residents
- 26151 558
Mount Zion (26151)
558 residents
- 25261 335
Millstone (25261)
335 residents
- 26638 178
Shock (26638)
178 residents
- 26138 127
Brohard (26138)
127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26147 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26138
Brohard (26138)
$115,729 median income
- 26638
Shock (26638)
$106,875 median income
- 26147 $43,082
Grantsville (26147)
$43,082 median income
- 25234 $42,813
Arnoldsburg (25234)
$42,813 median income
- 26136 $42,788
Big Bend (26136)
$42,788 median income
- 26151 $40,781
Mount Zion (26151)
$40,781 median income
- 26137 $26,098
Big Springs (26137)
$26,098 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26147 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25261 | Millstone, WV | 335 | 5.6 mi |
| 26136 | Big Bend, WV | 644 | 5.3 mi |
| 26151 | Mount Zion, WV | 558 | 5.6 mi |
| 26137 | Big Springs, WV | 939 | 7.0 mi |
| 25234 | Arnoldsburg, WV | 1,200 | 7.3 mi |
| 25267 | Normantown, WV | 758 | 8.2 mi |
| 26638 | Shock, WV | 178 | 10.7 mi |
| 26152 | Munday, WV | 56 | 9.7 mi |
| 26138 | Brohard, WV | 127 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26147, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,188 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26147 in?
ZIP code 26147 (Grantsville) is located in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26147?
ZIP code 26147 in Grantsville, WV has a population of 2,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26147?
The median household income in ZIP 26147 is $43,082, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26147?
The median home value in ZIP 26147 is $85,300, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26147 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26147?
ZIP code 26147 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26147?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26147 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26147?
In ZIP code 26147, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26147?
In ZIP code 26147, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26147 is 30.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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