PlainZIP

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
$43,082
Median income
$85,300
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,934. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. Housing costs here run $85,300 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $623 a month; 81.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calhoun County, letting you compare 26147 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 26147?

45.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$27,934

Per Capita Income

30.2%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26147 ranks nationally

Grantsville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,082 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,089

Total Housing Units

906

Occupied Units

183

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$85,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26147 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

25234 standard
Arnoldsburg, WV
Pop: 1,200
25235 standard
Chloe, WV
Pop: 949
26137 standard
Big Springs, WV
Pop: 939
25268 standard
Orma, WV
Pop: 871
26136 standard
Big Bend, WV
Pop: 644
26151 standard
Mount Zion, WV
Pop: 558

Related Areas

Calhoun County Grantsville, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.