26261 ZIP Code – Richwood, West Virginia
26261 is a ZIP code serving Richwood, West Virginia in Nicholas County with a population of approximately 3,088 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $31,788, which is well below the West Virginia average and well below the national figure. The median home value of $59,600 is well below the national average, with 84.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $616 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 22.3%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the U.S. average. About 10.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 46.7, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26202, 26676, 26208.
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ZIP 26261 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26261 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,088 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $59k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $616 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 22.3% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.2% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26202 – Fenwick
- 26676 – Leivasy
- 26208 – Camden On Gauley
- 26681 – Nettie
- 26205 – Craigsville
- 24991 – Williamsburg
- 26206 – Cowen
- 24946 – Hillsboro
- 25981 – Quinwood
- 25984 – Rupert
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26202 | FENWICK | 389 | $38,403 |
| 26676 | LEIVASY | 305 | $73,918 |
| 26208 | CAMDEN ON GAULEY | 797 | $48,295 |
| 26681 | NETTIE | 1,137 | $35,391 |
| 26205 | CRAIGSVILLE | 2,970 | $36,667 |