County

Grant County, WV

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  West Virginia

👥10,175Population
💰$57,450Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$168,457Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 1.6%Other: 3.4%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black1.6%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.5%)
HS Graduate3,302 (47.4%)
Some College875 (12.6%)
Associates828 (11.9%)
Bachelors530 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,330 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 47.4%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad47.4%
Some College12.6%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,450 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$168,456 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$605/mo
Total Housing Units5,352
Vacant Units1,317

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Grant County, WV

Grant County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,175 residents. With a median age of 47.02, it is a mature county.

Grant County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,449 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Grant County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,456 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $605. Homeownership rates are high at 79.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Grant County are primarily White (95.85%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Grant County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Grant County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
26707 Bayard 311 $30,179 $78,500 $715 1.4% 15.8%
26855 Cabins 704 $63,375 $150,000 — 2.6% 21.1%
26833 Maysville 2,749 $68,188 $171,400 — 3.2% 28.8%
26739 Mount Storm 568 $40,726 $147,200 — 3.1% 19.3%
26847 Petersburg 5,535 $54,611 $169,000 $599 6.0% 26.5%

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