26534 ZIP Code — Granville, WV

Monongalia County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26534 is located in Granville, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of 937 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26534

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $28,389. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26534 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.

937
population
1.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26534

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City Status
Granville Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 937
Population density 738 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 061
Geography
Land area 1.27 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 39.6520
Longitude -79.9939
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 71.1% 46.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 18.2% 25.2% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 21.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 7.1% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

937
Population
738
People per sq mi
30.9
Median age
$28,389
Median household income
$23,157
Per capita income
$119,900
Median home value
$765
Median monthly rent
54.5%
Home ownership
35.7%
Poverty rate
16.0%
Unemployment
298
Housing units
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
13
14
5–9
13
25
10–14
21
24
15–19
21
96
20–24
84
108
25–34
94
29
35–44
25
62
45–54
53
26
55–59
23
2
60–64
1
70
65–74
61
25
75–84
22
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812313.1%
18 and over81486.9%
65 and over18820.1%
Median age30.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%
Two or more races 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Other race 6.2%
Black or African American 2.9%
GroupCount%
White77077.1%
Two or more races767.6%
Hispanic or Latino626.2%
Other race626.2%
Black or African American292.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.1% 46.4% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 18.2% 25.2% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 10.7% 21.3% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 7.1% 3.1%
Under $10k 23.6%
$10k–$15k 5.8%
$15k–$25k 17.1%
$25k–$35k 14.1%
$35k–$50k 5.8%
$50k–$75k 14.5%
$75k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 6.9%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k23.6%
$10k–$15k5.8%
$15k–$25k17.1%
$25k–$35k14.1%
$35k–$50k5.8%
$50k–$75k14.5%
$75k–$100k6.1%
$100k–$150k6.9%
$150k–$200k6.1%
Median income$28,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%
$50k–$100k 23.0%
$100k–$150k 42.1%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k–$300k 9.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$119,900
Median rent / month$765
Owner occupied54.5%
Renter occupied45.5%
Vacant9.1%
Single-family detached43.5%
Large apartment buildings13.4%
Mobile homes16.5%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.13

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201914.6%
2000–200911.2%
1990–19992.6%
1980–19896.3%
1970–19798.1%
1960–19694.9%
1950–195910.4%
1940–194920.3%
1939 or earlier21.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom15.2%
2 bedrooms34.4%
3 bedrooms17.1%
4 bedrooms22.8%
5+ bedrooms8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle18.8%
1 vehicle33.1%
2 vehicles35.9%
3 or more12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.1%
Electricity40.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11625.1%
Cohabiting couple449.5%
Male householder, no spouse15734.0%
Female householder, no spouse14531.4%
Households with children under 186714.5%
Households with seniors (65+)16235.1%
Average household size2.03

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married47.8%41.8%
Married27.7%27.6%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed14.1%10.8%
Divorced10.5%19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 38.0%
Some college, no degree 30.9%
Associate's degree 3.6%
Bachelor's degree 5.2%
Graduate / professional 13.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten31.1%
Elementary school6323.1%
High school2910.6%
College / grad school17865.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%
Retail trade 12.9%
Public administration 7.8%
Construction 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Manufacturing 2.7%
Professional & management 2.7%
Other services 2.7%
Information 1.7%
Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.8%
Service25.3%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction7.3%
Production & transportation15.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.3%
Government14.6%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.1%
Carpool9.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.2%
Work from home11.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.2

Poverty

All people 35.7%
Under 18 years 53.8%
18 and over 33.4%
Married-couple families 26.7%
Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income15.4%
Supplemental Security9.5%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP22.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure43.5%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma12.3%
Arthritis36.8%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease14.1%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.1%
Binge drinking12.4%
No physical activity31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.1%
Depression29.3%
Fair or poor health25.2%
Poor mental health19.9%
Poor physical health17.5%
No health insurance11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.4%
Visited dentist52.0%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss24.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans698.5%
Disability%
Any disability23.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.5%
65 and over70.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.2%
Public insurance47.8%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only90997.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)90796.8%
Born in same state90796.8%
Born in different state62366.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen303.2%
Not a US citizen723.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian19620.9%
French879.3%
Irish272.9%
AncestryCount%
English232.5%
Arab171.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.3%
Internet access92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26534

What city is ZIP code 26534 in?

ZIP code 26534 is primarily assigned to Granville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26534 in?

ZIP code 26534 falls within Monongalia County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26534?

36% of residents in ZIP code 26534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26534?

The median home value in ZIP code 26534 is $119,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26534?

Health data for ZIP code 26534 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 26534 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 26534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26534 in?

ZIP code 26534 observes the EST timezone.

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