| City: | Granville, West Virginia |
| County: | Monongalia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:48:18 PM |
| Population: | 868 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.6520, -79.9939 |
| Land Area: | 1.274 sq mi |
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The community covers just 0.16 square miles of Monongalia County, making it one of West Virginia's most compact postal zones. Despite the small footprint, USPS operates a mixed delivery system: one city carrier route, one rural carrier route, and 12 PO Box routes. Main Street holds the most delivery points with three ZIP+4 records, followed by Remington Street and Kent Street with two each. The blend of urban and rural routes reflects Granville's position in the Morgantown metro area, where 37 businesses operate alongside residential addresses.
The street names follow traditional small-town patterns with Main Street as the primary thoroughfare. The mix of residential street names (Kent, Remington, Sayers) and the single drive (Madden) suggests a compact community with limited newer development.
ZIP Code 26534 has 868 residents and 359 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 29.5 years, significantly younger than the state (42.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.8% male and 56.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.8%, much lower than the state average of 89.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.5%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 868Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 792Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 681.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,413Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 359Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $138,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 647 | 661 | 1,264 | 1,599 | 1,952 | 2,276 | 2,484 | 2,514 | 2,775 | 2,876 | 863 | 937 | 831 | 792 |
| Decennial Census | 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 868 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.5
Male Median Age: 33.2
Female Median Age: 26.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | 18 | 13 | 32 | 51 | 30 | 43 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 15 | 33 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Female | 27 | 16 | 12 | 29 | 139 | 57 | 23 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 33 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 47 | 34 | 25 | 61 | 190 | 87 | 66 | 42 | 38 | 38 | 43 | 59 | 25 | 36 | 46 | 15 | 3 | 13 |
| White: | 710 | 87.12% |
| Black: | 56 | 6.87% |
| Hispanic:* | 31 | 3.80% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.37% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 14 | 1.72% |
| Total: | 815 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 380 | 43.78% | 33.2 years |
| Females: | 488 | 56.22% | 26.6 years |
| Total: | 868 | 100% | 29.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 753 | 95.08% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.76% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4 | 0.51% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 29 | 4.17% |
| Total Population: | 792 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 759 | 95.83% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 33 | 4.17% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,413, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,266 (4.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,936. Family households earn a median of $61,364 versus $26,477 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,887). By gender, male median income is $99,188 and female is $52,969, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $46,219 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.7%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.0%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,147 | $27,031 | $30,801 | $31,875 | $32,750 | $32,554 | $39,830 | $39,091 | $28,477 | $28,547 | $28,214 | $28,389 | $31,658 | $31,413 |
| Median Family Income | $40,069 | $34,265 | $32,325 | $39,200 | $39,648 | $34,511 | $38,239 | $47,792 | $49,231 | $56,447 | $57,167 | $58,750 | $61,339 | $61,364 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,016 | $15,673 | $16,691 | $17,625 | $25,333 | $26,023 | $31,413 | $22,008 | $19,625 | $25,313 | $23,750 | $20,208 | $26,324 | $26,477 |
| Median Male Income | $30,430 | $32,531 | $31,932 | $35,542 | $0 | $47,111 | $43,333 | $48,313 | $59,338 | $60,071 | $63,750 | $71,953 | $96,500 | $99,188 |
| Median Female Income | $23,750 | $24,750 | $24,875 | $27,330 | $0 | $26,276 | $26,250 | $31,369 | $14,364 | $0 | $35,417 | $42,750 | $41,667 | $52,969 |
| Employed: | 357 | 48.70% |
| Unemployed: | 73 | 9.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 303 | 41.34% |
| Total: | 733 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 134 | 37.54% |
| Service: | 109 | 30.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 44 | 12.32% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 8.40% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 11.20% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 357 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $138,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $56,800 (69.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,300. The median gross rent is $897, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $353 (64.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $168. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.57% (38.39% with a mortgage, 61.61% free-and-clear) and renters 43.43% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.46%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,500 | $75,900 | $77,400 | $100,100 | $102,300 | $78,100 | $75,600 | $76,700 | $74,000 | $83,200 | $85,400 | $119,900 | $135,400 | $138,300 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 5.23% |
| $500 to $999: | 89 | 51.74% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 71 | 41.28% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 1.74% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $544 | $579 | $590 | $649 | $629 | $662 | $663 | $664 | $729 | $733 | $829 | $765 | $813 | $897 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 86 | 21.72% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 138 | 34.85% |
| Renter Occupied: | 172 | 43.43% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 396 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 396 | 83.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 78 | 16.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 474 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 216 | 45.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 186 | 39.24% |
| Other Units: | 72 | 15.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 474 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 20.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (83.75%). College enrollment is 83.75%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 3.14% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 3.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 183 | 35.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 155 | 30.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 7.07% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 45 | 8.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 57 | 11.20% |
| Total: | 509 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 476 | 93.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 102 | 20.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 533 | 60.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 304 | 34.66% |
| No Insurance: | 40 | 4.56% |
| Total: | 877 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 837 | 95.44% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.8% | 11.9% | 9.0% | 8.1% | 13.0% | 17.7% | 14.0% | 17.7% | 13.5% | 15.6% | 17.9% | 24.0% | 19.7% | 20.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 22 | 7.94% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 23 | 8.30% |
| College or graduate school: | 232 | 83.75% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 45 | 16.25% |
ZIP Code 26534 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 383 people with an annual payroll of $6,020,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 447Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,319,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,020,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 383Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 26534 is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, within the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34060) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 129,709 people, about 0.67% of whom live in ZIP Code 26534. It covers 1.274 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.062 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Morgantown, WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 129,709Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.274 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.062 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8017.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5432932Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Granville town; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 26534 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.