City

Brandywine, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pendleton County  ·  West Virginia

👥809Population
💰$39,177Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂57.8Median Age
🏠$170,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓10.3%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
📊20.1%Unemployment▲ 310% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Race
White99.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
2%
18–24
4%
25–44
12%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty21.5% ▲ 115% above avg
College Grads10.3% ▼ 73% below avg
Unemployment20.1% ▲ 310% above avg
HS Graduate296 (46.3%)
Some College181 (28.3%)
Associates97 (15.2%)
Bachelors15 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree51 (8%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 28.3%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 8%Edu
HS Grad46.3%
Some College28.3%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,177 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$170,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$758/mo
Total Housing Units605
Vacant Units196

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Brandywine, WV

Brandywine is a city in West Virginia, located in Pendleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 809 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.8 years.

Economically, Brandywine is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,177 is below the national average. Approximately 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brandywine is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $758 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brandywine is less-educated. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.38%).

Brandywine, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Brandywine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26802 809 $39,177 $170,400 $758 20.1% 10.3% 81.4%