ZIP Code 26261

Located in Richwood, WV (Greenbrier County)

ZIP Code 26261 (Richwood, WV): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 2,760 residents (6 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $74,766
  • Average Household Income: $33,750

ZIP code 26261 primarily serves Richwood, WV in Greenbrier County. An estimated 2,760 people live within this area, with about 6 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 26261, the average price is around $74,766. That makes local housing 51% lower than the West Virginia average of $152,688, and 76% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 26261 earns about $33,750 a year. This income is 42% lower than the average family in West Virginia ($58,057), and 57% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 2,760
Median Household Income $33,750
Median Home Value $74,766
Median Age 46.6 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$25,586
Labor Force Participation44.4%
Unemployment Rate13.0%
Average Commute Time39.8 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate84.6%
Median Rent$677
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)37.5%
Total Housing Units1,036

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityRichwood
CountyGreenbrier
County FIPS54025
Metro Area (CBSA)-
Population Density6.4/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)38.1888, -80.5045
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.79
Dual Income Families29.1%

Marital Status

Married37.0%
Never Married22.3%
Divorced28.6%
Widowed12.1%

Gender

Male46.2%
Female53.8%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)6.1%
Poverty Rate24.0%

Key Population Groups

Veterans9.7%
Disabled Population30.2%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Richwood

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
26261 Current 2,760 $33,750 $74,766

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