26802 ZIP Code — Brandywine, WV

Pendleton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26802 is located in Brandywine, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. It covers approximately 125.03 square miles and serves a population of 869 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26802

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,333. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26802 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

869

population

125.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26802 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26802

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brandywine	Acceptable
Brandywine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22831 Hinton (7.9 mi) 22830 Fulks Run (9.4 mi) 22820 Criders (9.9 mi) 26807 Franklin (11.5 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (12.4 mi) 22821 Dayton (12.7 mi) 26815 Sugar Grove (12.8 mi) 22850 Singers Glen (14.6 mi) 22811 Bergton (14.9 mi) 22834 Linville (16.4 mi) 26814 Riverton (17.1 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	869
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	125.03 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	38.6434
Longitude	-79.1709
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

869

Population

People per sq mi

55.2

Median age

$38,333

Median household income

$30,708

Per capita income

$160,600

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

26.0%

Poverty rate

20.6%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	63	7.2%
18 and over	806	92.8%
65 and over	268	30.8%
Median age	55.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	862	99.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$38,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,600
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	13.9%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	38.9%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	41.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	232	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	106	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	61	15.1%
Households with children under 18	27	6.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	202	50.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	18.6%
Married	52.3%	61.7%
Separated	2.8%	2.1%
Widowed	2.3%	14.1%
Divorced	19.1%	3.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 64.9%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	24.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	33.3%
High school	14	42.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.0%

Construction 21.3%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Other services 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Professional & management 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.4%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	1.2%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	17.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.1%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 26.0%

Under 18 years 87.3%

18 and over 21.2%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 81.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.7%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	13.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	113	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	831	95.6%
Spanish	20	2.4%
Other Indo-European	20	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	869	100.0%
Born in same state	869	100.0%
Born in different state	380	43.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	4.4%
French	33	3.8%
Arab	23	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.8%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	80.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26802

What city is ZIP code 26802 in?

ZIP code 26802 is primarily assigned to Brandywine, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26802 in?

ZIP code 26802 falls within Pendleton County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26802 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 26802 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26802 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 26802 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26802?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26802?

26% of residents in ZIP code 26802 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26802 in?

ZIP code 26802 observes the EST timezone.