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Ritchie County
Cairo, WV
26337
26337 ZIP Code — Cairo, WV
Ritchie County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26337 is located in
Cairo ,
West Virginia ,
within Ritchie County .
It covers approximately 65.09 square miles and serves a population of
1,017 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26337
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,063. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 26337 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Cairo
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,017
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
65.09 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
39.2402
Longitude
-81.1554
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.4%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
31.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
3.9%
12.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.4%
2.8%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$49,063
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 210 20.6% 18 and over 807 79.4% 65 and over 157 15.4% Median age 44.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 998 98.1% Two or more races 19 1.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.4%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
31.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
3.9%
12.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.4%
2.8%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 6.8% $25k–$35k 22.4% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 28.7% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 2.9% $150k–$200k 6.6% $200k+ 0.5% Median income $49,063
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $93,100 Median rent / month $675 Owner occupied 91.8% Renter occupied 8.2% Vacant 17.6% Single-family detached 88.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 10.0% Median rooms 6.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.57
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.0% 2000–2009 22.1% 1990–1999 3.0% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 13.7% 1960–1969 3.7% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 8.0% 1939 or earlier 30.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.8% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 14.1% 3 bedrooms 56.2% 4 bedrooms 20.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 34.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 78.7% Electricity 5.8% Propane / LP gas 5.0% Wood 6.6% No fuel used 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 239 62.9% Cohabiting couple 49 12.9% Male householder, no spouse 60 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 32 8.4% Households with children under 18 113 29.7% Households with seniors (65+) 101 26.6% Average household size 2.68
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.5% 15.2% Married 46.9% 70.9% Separated 2.4% 0.0% Widowed 5.0% 9.1% Divorced 9.2% 4.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.1% Bachelor's or higher 8.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 6.2% Kindergarten 9 4.6% Elementary school 112 57.4% High school 55 28.2% College / grad school 7 3.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
12.9%
Education & healthcare
10.1%
Public administration
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
8.1%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.2% Service 17.4% Sales & office 22.2% Natural resources & construction 17.2% Production & transportation 18.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.5% Government 18.4% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.2% Carpool 7.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.7% Other means 0.8% Avg commute (minutes) 28.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.8%
Female-led households
36.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.3% Retirement income 41.8% Supplemental Security 12.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.9% High blood pressure 44.5% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 15.1% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 38.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 13.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.1% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 34.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.0% Depression 28.5% Fair or poor health 25.2% Poor mental health 19.4% Poor physical health 16.7% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.4% Visited dentist 50.1% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 24.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 7.8%
Disability % Any disability 35.3% Under 18 10.0% 18–64 years 42.2% 65 and over 40.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.1% Public insurance 43.8% No insurance 15.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 987 97.1% Spanish 9 0.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 9 0.9% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,006 98.9% Born in same state 1,006 98.9% Born in different state 776 76.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 11 1.1% Not a US citizen 11 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 144 14.2% Italian 83 8.2%
Ancestry Count % French 37 3.6% English 6 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.4% Internet access 86.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26337
What city is ZIP code 26337 in?
ZIP code 26337 is primarily assigned to Cairo, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26337 in?
ZIP code 26337 falls within Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 26337 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26337 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26337?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 26337 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 26337 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26337?
16% of residents in ZIP code 26337 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 26337 in?
ZIP code 26337 observes the EST timezone.
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