26815 ZIP Code — Sugar Grove, WV

Pendleton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26815 is located in Sugar Grove, West Virginia, within Pendleton County. It covers approximately 83.13 square miles and serves a population of 622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26815

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 $161,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,938. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26815 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

622

population

83.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26815 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26815

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26815. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sugar Grove	Acceptable
Sugar Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26807 Franklin (7 mi) 24433 Doe Hill (11.4 mi) 22843 Mount Solon (12.6 mi) 26802 Brandywine (12.8 mi) 22821 Dayton (14 mi) 22831 Hinton (14.2 mi) 24413 Blue Grass (14.5 mi) 26804 Circleville (14.8 mi) 24485 West Augusta (15 mi) 24442 Head Waters (15 mi) 26814 Riverton (15.8 mi) 24458 Mc Dowell (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	622
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	83.13 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.5051
Longitude	-79.3291
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	54.8%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

622

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$50,938

Median household income

$24,120

Per capita income

$161,200

Median home value

$656

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

377

Housing units

26.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

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	169	27.2%
18 and over	453	72.8%
65 and over	142	22.8%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Black or African American 5.3%

Group	Count	%
White	589	94.7%
Black or African American	33	5.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	53.6%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.7%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	10.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	4.1%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 32.1%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	32.1%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$50,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,200
Median rent / month	$656
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	49.8%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	28.6%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	25.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	7.7%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	56.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.1%
Wood	46.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	58	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	25	12.0%
Households with children under 18	47	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	56.5%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	18.6%
Married	75.7%	57.7%
Separated	4.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	18.1%
Divorced	0.0%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 54.4%

Some college, no degree 5.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	4.4%
Kindergarten	6	6.7%
Elementary school	46	51.1%
High school	34	37.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.6%

Public administration 12.2%

Professional & management 6.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	31.9%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 10.4%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	53.6%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	46.6%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	24.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	543	87.3%
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)	622	100.0%
Born in same state	622	100.0%
Born in different state	333	53.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	76	12.2%
Arab	31	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	2.1%
French	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	71.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26815

What city is ZIP code 26815 in?

ZIP code 26815 is primarily assigned to Sugar Grove, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26815 in?

ZIP code 26815 falls within Pendleton County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26815 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 26815 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26815 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 26815 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26815 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 26815 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 26815?

Health data for ZIP code 26815 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 26815 in?

ZIP code 26815 observes the EST timezone.