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
$66,750
Median income
$255,000
Median home value
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Franklin pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 453.4 square miles in Franklin, Pendleton County, West Virginia. The area is home to 2,947 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26807 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26807 sits at $66,750 (16% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,373. The poverty rate stands at 12.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $255,000 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26807 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pendleton County, so you can benchmark 26807 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 26807

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26807.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 26807?

51.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$38,373

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26807 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,750 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,213

Total Housing Units

827

Occupied Units

386

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$255,000

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26807 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 26807 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 26807 ranks #3 of 3 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
26814 Riverton, WV 415 10.0 mi
26866 Upper Tract, WV 929 11.4 mi

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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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