26178 ZIP Code – Smithville, West Virginia
26178 is a ZIP code serving Smithville, West Virginia in Ritchie County with a population of approximately 198 residents. The median household income is $37,132 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. Housing consists of 100% single-family (increasing).
The poverty rate of 12.5% is near the U.S. average. About 3.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 44.8, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26137, 26327, 26362.
ZIP Code 26178 Data
Population
198
Median Household Income
$37,132
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
44.8
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.9%
County
Ritchie County
State
West Virginia
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ZIP 26178 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26178 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 198 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 3.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26137 – Big Springs
- 26327 – Berea
- 26362 – Harrisville
- 26136 – Big Bend
- 26148 – Macfarlan
- 26325 – Auburn
- 26138 – Brohard
- 26342 – Coxs Mills
- 26152 – Munday
- 26147 – Grantsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26137 | BIG SPRINGS | 924 | $24,615 |
| 26327 | BEREA | 55 | Not provided |
| 26362 | HARRISVILLE | 2,856 | $43,017 |
| 26136 | BIG BEND | 338 | $47,604 |
| 26148 | MACFARLAN | 242 | Not provided |