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26161

West Virginia · 415 residents · 49.3 sq mi
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With 415 people, ZIP 26161 is a ZIP code in Ritchie County. At a median age of 62.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 33.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 8 people per square mile.

Population
415
Per capita income
$23,163
US average: $44,673
Median home value
$162,500
US average: $376,019
Bachelor's+
7.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
49.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Median age
62.5
Under 18
21.2%
Age 65+
30.8%
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Avg household
2.39 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Affordability & inequality
Vacancy rate
6.5%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
Within Ritchie County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWESTHIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
26148$44,177
26178$35,139
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 26161?

ZIP code 26161 has about 415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is ZIP code 26161 expensive?

In ZIP code 26161, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in ZIP code 26161?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 26161 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26161?

About 33.3% of people in ZIP code 26161 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Ritchie County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024