26807 ZIP Code — Franklin, WV

Pendleton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26807 is located in Franklin, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. It covers approximately 161.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26807

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $200,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,875. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 26807 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,235

population

161.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26807 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26807

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26807. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Franklin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26815 Sugar Grove (7 mi) 26814 Riverton (8.9 mi) 26804 Circleville (9.5 mi) 26802 Brandywine (11.5 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (12.7 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (15.3 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (15.9 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (16.1 mi) 22831 Hinton (16.6 mi) 22821 Dayton (18.5 mi) 24920 Bartow (19 mi) 22843 Mount Solon (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,235
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	161.89 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	38.5998
Longitude	-79.3767
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,235

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$48,875

Median household income

$27,647

Per capita income

$200,300

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,116

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

149

35–44

141

130

45–54

122

111

55–59

104

60–64

169

65–74

160

157

75–84

148

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	334	14.9%
18 and over	1,901	85.1%
65 and over	729	32.6%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,999	87%
Black or African American	159	6.9%
Two or more races	66	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	62	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 24.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	24.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	9.1%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$48,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 30.1%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$200,300
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	30.6%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	20.6%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%
Fuel oil	11.0%
Wood	31.5%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	495	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	51	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	137	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	178	20.7%
Households with children under 18	189	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	462	53.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	19.3%
Married	61.6%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	20.3%
Divorced	9.5%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.9%
Kindergarten	23	7.4%
Elementary school	173	55.4%
High school	90	28.8%
College / grad school	20	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Retail trade 9.5%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.1%
Government	28.2%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.6%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	41.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	54.6%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,182	97.6%
Spanish	16	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,235	100.0%
Born in same state	2,235	100.0%
Born in different state	1,068	47.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	5.2%
Italian	103	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	96	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	80.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26807

What city is ZIP code 26807 in?

ZIP code 26807 is primarily assigned to Franklin, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26807 in?

ZIP code 26807 falls within Pendleton County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26807 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 26807 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26807 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26807 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26807 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26807 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26807?

Health data for ZIP code 26807 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26807 in?

ZIP code 26807 observes the EST timezone.