Brandywine, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26802
Pendleton County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,357
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brandywine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26802 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26802 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brandywine, Pendleton County, West Virginia, home to just 1,357 residents across 308.4 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26802 reports a modest median household income of $43,750 (24% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,814. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $186,700 (35% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $778.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pendleton County, so 26802 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 26802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brandywine, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26802.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 26802, Brandywine, 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
1,357
Population
308.4
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26802?
55.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$43,750
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$30,814
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
22.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26802 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Brandywine, 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)
$43,750 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
561housing units
561
Total Housing Units
420
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,700
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 26802, employing approximately 58 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,115,000.
13
Businesses
58
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 23.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 23.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 23.1% |
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 26802 vs 22831 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22831 | Hinton, VA | 813 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26802, 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 (1,357 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26802 in?
ZIP code 26802 (Brandywine) is located in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Pendleton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pendleton-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26802?
ZIP code 26802 in Brandywine, WV has a population of 1,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26802?
The median household income in ZIP 26802 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26802?
The median home value in ZIP 26802 is $186,700, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26802 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26802?
ZIP code 26802 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 58 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26802 are: Construction (3), Retail trade (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26802?
In ZIP code 26802, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 26802?
In ZIP code 26802, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26802 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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