City

Grantsville, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,873Population
💰$41,929Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$95,000Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.7%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate542 (45%)
Some College174 (14.4%)
Associates215 (17.8%)
Bachelors68 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree203 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 45%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad45.0%
Some College14.4%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,929 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$95,000 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$481/mo
Total Housing Units1,033
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Grantsville, WV

Grantsville is a city in West Virginia, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,873 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Grantsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,929 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Grantsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $481 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grantsville is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grantsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26147 1,873 $41,929 $95,000 $481 8.4% 22.5% 80.9%