Franklin, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26807
Pendleton County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,947
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Franklin pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26807 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26807 covers 453.4 square miles in Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,947 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26807 reports a modest median household income of $66,750 (16% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,373. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $255,000 (85% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $725.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pendleton County, so 26807 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 26807
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Franklin, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26807.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 26807, Franklin, 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
2,947
Population
453.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26807?
51.2
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
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?
$66,750
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$38,373
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26807 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Franklin, 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)
$66,750 Top 29% higher than 71% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,213housing units
1,213
Total Housing Units
827
Occupied Units
386
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,000
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$725
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 26807, employing approximately 568 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,386,000.
75
Businesses
568
Employees
$22.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26807 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26807
Franklin (26807)
2,947 residents
- 26866 929
Upper Tract (26866)
929 residents
- 26814 415
Riverton (26814)
415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26807 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26807 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26866
Upper Tract (26866)
$92,378 median income
- 26814
Riverton (26814)
$77,050 median income
- 26807
Franklin (26807)
$66,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26807 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26807, 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 (2,947 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 26807 in?
ZIP code 26807 (Franklin) 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 26807?
ZIP code 26807 in Franklin, WV has a population of 2,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26807?
The median household income in ZIP 26807 is $66,750, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26807?
The median home value in ZIP 26807 is $255,000, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26807?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26807 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26807?
ZIP code 26807 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 568 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26807?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26807 are: Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26807?
In ZIP code 26807, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% 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 26807?
In ZIP code 26807, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26807?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26807 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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