26346 ZIP Code — Ellenboro, WV

Ritchie County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26346 is located in Ellenboro, West Virginia, within Ritchie County. It covers approximately 24.25 square miles and serves a population of 662 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26346

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,058. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26346 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

662

population

24.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellenboro	Acceptable
Ellenboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26415 Pennsboro (6.1 mi) 26337 Cairo (7.2 mi) 26170 Saint Marys (7.4 mi) 26421 Pullman (10.4 mi) 26362 Harrisville (11.1 mi) 26146 Friendly (11.5 mi) 45768 Newport (13.6 mi) 26134 Belmont (14.3 mi) 26320 Alma (14.3 mi) 26456 West Union (14.5 mi) 26184 Waverly (14.6 mi) 26149 Middlebourne (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	662
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	24.25 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.3041
Longitude	-81.0486
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	44.8%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	12.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

662

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$61,058

Median household income

$29,598

Per capita income

$120,000

Median home value

$580

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

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	140	21.1%
18 and over	522	78.9%
65 and over	139	21.0%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	652	98.3%
Two or more races	9	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	31.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	18.0%	12.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	3.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 34.0%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	34.0%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	15.8%
Median income	$61,058

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,000
Median rent / month	$580
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.9%
Electricity	27.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	49	23.4%
Households with children under 18	47	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	45.0%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	27.3%
Married	47.2%	57.4%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	9.7%
Divorced	13.9%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 68.0%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	7.1%
Elementary school	68	43.9%
High school	39	25.2%
College / grad school	37	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Retail trade 11.9%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.4%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	28.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	28.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.9%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	47.4%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	17.9%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	26.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	644	97.3%
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)	662	100.0%
Born in same state	662	100.0%
Born in different state	450	68.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	128	19.3%
French	95	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	3.8%
English	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26346

What city is ZIP code 26346 in?

ZIP code 26346 is primarily assigned to Ellenboro, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26346 in?

ZIP code 26346 falls within Ritchie County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26346?

7% 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 26346 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26346 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 26346 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26346 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 26346 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 26346 in?

ZIP code 26346 observes the EST timezone.