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Ritchie County
Pennsboro, WV
26415
26415 ZIP Code — Pennsboro, WV
Ritchie County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26415 is located in
Pennsboro ,
West Virginia ,
within Ritchie County .
It covers approximately 100.99 square miles and serves a population of
3,602 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26415
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 $99,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($62,905) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 26415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,602
Population density
36 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
085
Geography
Land area
100.99 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
39.2968
Longitude
-80.9341
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
35.0%
31.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
13.4%
12.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
6.7%
2.8%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$62,905
Median household income
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 542 15.0% 18 and over 3,060 85.0% 65 and over 576 16.0% Median age 41.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4%
Group Count % White 3,358 92.2% Black or African American 147 4% Two or more races 91 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 42 1.2% Asian 6 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.9%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
35.0%
31.4%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
13.4%
12.5%
15.8%
Over $200k
6.7%
2.8%
3.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.1% $10k–$15k 4.8% $15k–$25k 5.5% $25k–$35k 4.4% $35k–$50k 20.3% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 15.5% $100k–$150k 8.9% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 9.5% Median income $62,905
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,600 Median rent / month $763 Owner occupied 87.5% Renter occupied 12.5% Vacant 27.4% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 19.5% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.0% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 11.3% 1980–1989 11.4% 1970–1979 18.6% 1960–1969 4.1% 1950–1959 1.7% 1940–1949 11.8% 1939 or earlier 30.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 29.1% 3 bedrooms 47.9% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 29.0% 2 vehicles 42.2% 3 or more 24.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 76.3% Electricity 15.0% Propane / LP gas 2.8% Wood 3.2% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 672 67.1% Cohabiting couple 53 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 103 10.3% Female householder, no spouse 174 17.4% Households with children under 18 332 33.1% Households with seniors (65+) 315 31.4% Average household size 2.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.7% 30.6% Married 40.5% 48.0% Separated 3.0% 1.3% Widowed 4.3% 9.0% Divorced 8.5% 11.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.9% Bachelor's or higher 12.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 46 10.2% Kindergarten 11 2.4% Elementary school 164 36.4% High school 192 42.6% College / grad school 38 8.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Agriculture & mining
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Public administration
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Professional & management
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 35.1% Service 15.4% Sales & office 9.0% Natural resources & construction 13.5% Production & transportation 26.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.1% Government 36.6% Self-employed 7.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.5% Carpool 15.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.4% Work from home 1.8% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 32.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
28.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.5% Retirement income 31.2% Supplemental Security 9.7% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 14.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.7% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 13.0% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 33.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 6.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.6% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.9% Depression 27.6% Fair or poor health 22.0% Poor mental health 19.0% Poor physical health 14.7% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.3% Visited dentist 52.1% Cholesterol screening 87.2% Teeth loss 22.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 180 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 27.4% Under 18 14.1% 18–64 years 24.0% 65 and over 49.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 59.9% Public insurance 55.0% No insurance 3.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,448 95.7% 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) 3,588 99.6% Born in same state 3,575 99.3% Born in different state 2,945 81.8% Foreign born 13 0.4% Naturalized citizen 14 0.4% Not a US citizen 14 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 340 9.4% Arab 257 7.1% French 233 6.5%
Ancestry Count % English 26 0.7% Polish 19 0.5% Norwegian 9 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 27.8% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26415
What city is ZIP code 26415 in?
ZIP code 26415 is primarily assigned to Pennsboro, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26415 in?
ZIP code 26415 falls within Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Is ZIP code 26415 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26415 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26415?
12% 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 26415 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 26415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26415?
The median home value in ZIP code 26415 is $99,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 26415 in?
ZIP code 26415 observes the EST timezone.
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