26325 ZIP Code — Auburn, WV

Ritchie County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26325 is located in Auburn, West Virginia, within Ritchie County. It covers approximately 24.16 square miles and serves a population of 206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26325

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,222. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 80% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 26325 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

206

population

24.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26325 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26325

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26325. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Auburn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26421 Pullman (7.1 mi) 26443 Troy (7.4 mi) 26362 Harrisville (7.9 mi) 26178 Smithville (8.4 mi) 26137 Big Springs (9.5 mi) 26321 Alum Bridge (9.7 mi) 26456 West Union (10.7 mi) 26411 New Milton (11.5 mi) 26351 Glenville (12.6 mi) 26384 Linn (13.2 mi) 26415 Pennsboro (14.5 mi) 26136 Big Bend (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	206
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	24.16 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.0883
Longitude	-80.8981
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.6%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.7%	31.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	12.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

206

Population

People per sq mi

66.1

Median age

$37,222

Median household income

$20,132

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

24.3%

Poverty rate

39.1%

Unemployment

135

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	14.1%
18 and over	177	85.9%
65 and over	106	51.5%
Median age	66.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	206	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.6%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.7%	31.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	12.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 27.7%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 34.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	27.7%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	34.0%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
Median income	$37,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$500k–$1M 17.3%

$1M+ 14.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	39.0%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	20.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	39.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	14.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.0%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	47.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.3%
Electricity	3.2%
Wood	22.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2	2.1%
Female householder, no spouse	32	34.0%
Households with children under 18	13	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	66.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.1%	8.4%
Married	65.9%	45.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	18.9%
Divorced	24.4%	27.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 31.3%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 6.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 64.3%

Manufacturing 35.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	64.3%
Production & transportation	35.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 24.3%

Under 18 years 20.7%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	79.8%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	9.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	76.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	180	87.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	197	95.6%
Born in same state	197	95.6%
Born in different state	140	68.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	4.4%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	93.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26325

What city is ZIP code 26325 in?

ZIP code 26325 is primarily assigned to Auburn, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26325 in?

ZIP code 26325 falls within Ritchie County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26325 have a large retiree population?

80% of households in ZIP code 26325 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26325 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 26325 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26325?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26325?

24% of residents in ZIP code 26325 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26325 in?

ZIP code 26325 observes the EST timezone.