26847 ZIP Code — Petersburg, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26847 is located in Petersburg, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 136.24 square miles and serves a population of 5,757 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26847

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 $155,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $51,898. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,757

population

136.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Petersburg	Acceptable
Petersburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26855 Cabins (7.6 mi) 26833 Maysville (7.9 mi) 26836 Moorefield (9.5 mi) 26866 Upper Tract (13.1 mi) 22811 Bergton (15 mi) 26812 Mathias (15 mi) 26263 Dryfork (15.6 mi) 26739 Mount Storm (15.6 mi) 26845 Old Fields (15.8 mi) 26260 Davis (17.3 mi) 26884 Seneca Rocks (17.7 mi) 22820 Criders (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,757
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	136.24 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	38.9781
Longitude	-79.1424
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	56.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,757

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$51,898

Median household income

$28,852

Per capita income

$155,000

Median home value

$627

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,253

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

115

142

5–9

138

140

10–14

136

190

15–19

184

146

20–24

141

392

25–34

381

255

35–44

247

389

45–54

379

191

55–59

186

233

60–64

227

450

65–74

438

190

75–84

184

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	993	17.2%
18 and over	4,764	82.8%
65 and over	1,427	24.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 4.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,442	93.5%
Two or more races	240	4.1%
Black or African American	75	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	64	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$51,898

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,000
Median rent / month	$627
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	26.1%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	58.2%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Fuel oil	16.6%
Wood	14.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,077	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	96	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	434	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	636	28.4%
Households with children under 18	508	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	943	42.0%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	23.2%
Married	45.8%	48.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	7.4%	9.8%
Divorced	16.3%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 50.7%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	3.9%
Kindergarten	27	2.8%
Elementary school	469	49.4%
High school	333	35.1%
College / grad school	83	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Retail trade 16.9%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.5%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	345	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,524	96.0%
Spanish	165	3.0%
Other Indo-European	121	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,696	98.9%
Born in same state	5,689	98.8%
Born in different state	3,214	55.8%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.1%
Not a US citizen	27	44.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	626	10.9%
Italian	261	4.5%
French	132	2.3%
English	74	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.2%
German	4	0.1%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26847

What city is ZIP code 26847 in?

ZIP code 26847 is primarily assigned to Petersburg, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26847 in?

ZIP code 26847 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26847 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 26847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26847?

The median home value in ZIP code 26847 is $155,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26847?

Health data for ZIP code 26847 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 26847?

ZIP code 26847 has an estimated population of 5,757 residents, with a density of 42 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26847 in?

ZIP code 26847 observes the EST timezone.