26847 ZIP Code – Petersburg, West Virginia
ZIP code 26847 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Petersburg, West Virginia, within Grant County with a population of approximately 5,757 residents. The median household income of $51,898 is near the West Virginia average and below the national average. At $155,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 71.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $627 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. About 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. About 20.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 47.2, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26855, 26833, 26836.
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ZIP 26847 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26847 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,757 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $155k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $627 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.2 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26855 – Cabins
- 26833 – Maysville
- 26836 – Moorefield
- 26818 – Fisher
- 26838 – Milam
- 26866 – Upper Tract
- 26731 – Lahmansville
- 26886 – Onego
- 22811 – Bergton
- 26263 – Dryfork
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26855 | CABINS | 615 | $61,346 |
| 26833 | MAYSVILLE | 2,181 | $51,125 |
| 26836 | MOOREFIELD | 6,220 | $50,068 |
| 26818 | FISHER | 1,342 | $43,523 |
| 26838 | MILAM | 95 | Not provided |