26147 ZIP Code — Grantsville, WV

Calhoun County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26147 is located in Grantsville, West Virginia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 46.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26147

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $43,047. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 26147 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,696

population

46.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grantsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26136 Big Bend (4 mi) 25261 Millstone (5.6 mi) 26137 Big Springs (5.7 mi) 25234 Arnoldsburg (6.7 mi) 26178 Smithville (9.5 mi) 25267 Normantown (9.5 mi) 26148 Macfarlan (11.1 mi) 26351 Glenville (14.1 mi) 26362 Harrisville (14.5 mi) 26325 Auburn (14.6 mi) 26636 Rosedale (14.7 mi) 25276 Spencer (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,696
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	46.10 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	38.9406
Longitude	-81.0933
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,696

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$43,047

Median household income

$29,711

Per capita income

$102,600

Median home value

$560

Median monthly rent

74.8%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

773

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

127

25–34

134

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

206

65–74

217

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	14.5%
18 and over	1,450	85.5%
65 and over	652	38.4%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,671	98.4%
Two or more races	20	1.2%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 31.2%

$75k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	31.2%
$75k–$100k	3.7%
$100k–$150k	2.6%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
Median income	$43,047

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,600
Median rent / month	$560
Owner occupied	74.8%
Renter occupied	25.2%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	78.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	13.5%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	20.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.3%
Electricity	19.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	35	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	151	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	206	27.2%
Households with children under 18	118	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	476	62.9%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	10.2%
Married	52.9%	50.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	3.6%	19.3%
Divorced	21.8%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	10.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.4%
Elementary school	67	46.5%
High school	36	25.0%
College / grad school	24	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Construction 1.9%

Professional & management 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.0%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	66.5%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,580	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,685	99.4%
Born in same state	1,670	98.5%
Born in different state	1,384	81.6%
Foreign born	15	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	9	81.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	270	15.9%
Arab	174	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	121	7.1%
English	17	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26147

What city is ZIP code 26147 in?

ZIP code 26147 is primarily assigned to Grantsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26147 in?

ZIP code 26147 falls within Calhoun County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26147 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 26147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26147 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 26147 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26147?

19% of residents in ZIP code 26147 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26147?

The median home value in ZIP code 26147 is $102,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 26147 in?

ZIP code 26147 observes the EST timezone.