26161 ZIP Code – Petroleum, West Virginia
26161 is a small ZIP code in Petroleum, West Virginia, part of Ritchie County with a population of approximately 526 residents. At $54,375, the median household income here runs near the West Virginia average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $121,900 are well below the national average, with 100.0% owner-occupied housing (stable). Housing consists of 40% single-family (decreasing).
The poverty rate is 24.5%, well above the national average. About 12.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 60.3, above the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 26180, 26337, 26148.
ZIP Code 26161 Data
Population
526
Median Household Income
$54,375
Median Home Value
$121,900
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
60.3
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
County
Ritchie County
State
West Virginia
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ZIP 26161 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26161 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 526 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 60.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.5% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26180 – Walker
- 26337 – Cairo
- 26148 – Macfarlan
- 26143 – Elizabeth
- 26184 – Waverly
- 26362 – Harrisville
- 26138 – Brohard
- 26142 – Davisville
- 26152 – Munday
- 26346 – Ellenboro
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26180 | WALKER | 1,993 | $63,553 |
| 26337 | CAIRO | 1,017 | $49,063 |
| 26148 | MACFARLAN | 242 | Not provided |
| 26143 | ELIZABETH | 3,782 | $56,429 |
| 26184 | WAVERLY | 2,471 | $64,167 |