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Pendleton County, WV
2 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Pendleton County, West Virginia.
Population
6,043
Land area
696sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Pendleton County
Pendleton County at a glance
- Pendleton County is 88% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,931 a year, 9% more than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,800 (13% above West Virginia) and median rent is $770 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Franklin (435) and Brandywine (267).
Local data for Pendleton County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pendleton County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,931
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$183,800
Median rent
$770/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,088), Irish Americans (230), Italian Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,572
1,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,145
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.4M
FY 2026, $9,337 per person
PPP loans
$6.4M
312 loans, 927 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pendleton County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pendleton County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
728
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
46
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pendleton County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pendleton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pendleton County, WV?
- Franklin is the largest city or town in Pendleton County, with about 435 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pendleton County?
- Pendleton County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 26802, 26804, 26807, 26814, 26815.
- What is the population of Pendleton County, WV?
- About 6,043 people live in Pendleton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pendleton County?
- Pendleton County borders Rockingham County, VA, Augusta County, VA, Randolph County, Hardy County, Grant County, Pocahontas County, Highland County, VA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023