Ritchie County, WV ZIP Codes
11 ZIP codes cover all or part of Ritchie County, West Virginia. The Census Bureau counts 8,286 residents in the county, with a median household income of $50,582 and a median home value of $115,900. Median household income ranges from $53,125 in 26362 to $56,848 in 26415. Its largest communities include Harrisville, Pennsboro, Pullman, Cairo and Ellenboro.
Ritchie County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,286 |
| Households | 3,389 |
| Median household income | $50,582 |
| Median home value | $115,900 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Median rent | $579 |
All 11 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,110 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 3,875 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $53,125 (26362) to $56,848 (26415) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $54,836 |
| Homeowners | 85.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 26 routes, 4,585 homes (11 of 11 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Ritchie County: 26415 ($56,848)
- Most residents: 26415 (3,308 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26415 (85.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26415 (31.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 26415 (19.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 26415 (40.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 26362 ($118,700)
Every ZIP code in Ritchie County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26415 | Pennsboro | 3,308 | 1,080 | $56,848 | $109,000 | 85.4% | 31.4% | 19.2% | 3 | 1,417 | 69% of its land |
| 26362 | Harrisville | 3,270 | 1,270 | $53,125 | $118,700 | 83.6% | 20.9% | 4.9% | 5 | 1,467 | 100% of its land |
| 26137 | Big Springs | 818 | 331 | $26,098 | — | 94.9% | 27.8% | 36.4% | 4 | 368 | 21% of its land |
| 26337 | Cairo | 806 | 347 | $49,306 | $103,900 | 91.9% | 27.7% | 1.4% | 1 | 506 | 100% of its land |
| 26346 | Ellenboro | 675 | 221 | $73,641 | $142,300 | 95.9% | 28.5% | 0.7% | 2 | 267 | 89% of its land |
| 26161 | Ritchie County | 415 | 174 | — | $162,500 | 100.0% | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1 | 218 | 100% of its land |
| 26325 | Auburn | 221 | 95 | — | $137,500 | 75.8% | 17.9% | 0.0% | 2 | 103 | 100% of its land |
| 26421 | Pullman | 198 | 87 | $41,250 | — | 70.1% | 47.1% | 4.5% | 2 | 112 | 100% of its land |
| 26178 | Smithville | 184 | 115 | $35,139 | $137,500 | 41.7% | 7.0% | 0.0% | 3 | 233 | 100% of its land |
| 26148 | Ritchie County | 164 | 119 | $44,177 | $85,000 | 87.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 64 | 100% of its land |
| 26327 | Ritchie County | 51 | 36 | — | — | 100.0% | 22.2% | 0.0% | 2 | 36 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Ritchie County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Harrisville — 1,574 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pennsboro — 1,334 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pullman — 286 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cairo — 273 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Ellenboro — 209 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Auburn — 91 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ritchie County, WV?
- 26415, 26362, 26137, 26337, 26346, 26161, 26325, 26421, 26178, 26148 and 26327. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Ritchie County?
- 8,286 residents in 3,389 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Ritchie County?
- $50,582 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $53,125 (26362) to $56,848 (26415).
- Which Ritchie County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26415, at $56,848, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ritchie County?
- For the 11 of 11 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 26 carrier routes reaching 4,585 residential and 206 business mailboxes.
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