City

Franklin, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pendleton County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,361Population
💰$65,096Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$223,800Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 5.6%Other: 0.3%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black5.6%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.7%)
HS Graduate820 (52.2%)
Some College106 (6.7%)
Associates139 (8.8%)
Bachelors80 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree415 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.2%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.2%
Some College6.7%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,096 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$223,800 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units1,218
Vacant Units415

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Franklin, WV

Franklin is a city in West Virginia, located in Pendleton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,361 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,096 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26807 2,361 $65,096 $223,800 $716 1.8% 31.5% 81.7%