26421 ZIP Code — Pullman, WV

Ritchie County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26421 is located in Pullman, West Virginia, within Ritchie County. It covers approximately 17.09 square miles and serves a population of 184 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

184
population
17.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26421 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26421

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City Status
Pullman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26362 Harrisville (6.5 mi) 26456 West Union (6.9 mi) 26325 Auburn (7.1 mi) 26415 Pennsboro (7.4 mi) 26346 Ellenboro (10.4 mi) 26178 Smithville (10.7 mi) 26411 New Milton (10.9 mi) 26443 Troy (11.4 mi) 26337 Cairo (13 mi) 26321 Alum Bridge (14.3 mi) 26137 Big Springs (15.5 mi) 26148 Macfarlan (16.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 184
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 085
Geography
Land area 17.09 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 39.1900
Longitude -80.9209
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 71.0% 53.3% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 29.0% 31.4% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 12.5% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

184
Population
11
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$48,092
Median household income
$15,554
Per capita income
$237,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
29.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
3
5
5–9
4
8
10–14
6
7
15–19
5
10
20–24
6
4
25–34
3
34
35–44
22
15
45–54
10
1
55–59
0
4
60–64
3
14
65–74
9
3
75–84
2
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184122.3%
18 and over14377.7%
65 and over3016.3%
Median age39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%
Two or more races 2.7%
GroupCount%
White17997.3%
Two or more races52.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.0% 53.3% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 29.0% 31.4% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 0.0% 12.5% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.8% 3.1%
Under $10k 2.9%
$10k–$15k 17.4%
$15k–$25k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 15.9%
$35k–$50k 30.4%
$50k–$75k 13.0%
$75k–$100k 15.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.9%
$10k–$15k17.4%
$15k–$25k4.3%
$25k–$35k15.9%
$35k–$50k30.4%
$50k–$75k13.0%
$75k–$100k15.9%
Median income$48,092

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%
$50k–$100k 34.7%
$100k–$150k 8.2%
$200k–$300k 34.7%
$500k–$1M 18.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$237,500
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied71.0%
Renter occupied29.0%
Vacant21.6%
Single-family detached60.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes39.8%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.4%
2000–200926.1%
1990–199923.9%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19795.7%
1960–19691.1%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier39.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms31.8%
3 bedrooms25.0%
4 bedrooms38.6%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle17.4%
2 vehicles47.8%
3 or more31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3855.1%
Cohabiting couple1420.3%
Male householder, no spouse1318.8%
Female householder, no spouse45.8%
Households with children under 183753.6%
Households with seniors (65+)2536.2%
Average household size2.67

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married51.6%11.9%
Married35.8%66.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.1%10.2%
Divorced11.6%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%
Some HS, no diploma 15.9%
HS graduate 63.5%
Some college, no degree 0.0%
Associate's degree 11.1%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.6%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool37.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2360.5%
High school1128.9%
College / grad school12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%
Retail trade 26.0%
Other services 17.8%
Public administration 11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%
Wholesale trade 4.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.3%
Service35.6%
Sales & office26.0%
Natural resources & construction21.9%
Production & transportation4.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector52.1%
Government30.1%
Self-employed17.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.3%
Carpool6.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.7

Poverty

All people 29.9%
Under 18 years 39.0%
18 and over 27.3%
Married-couple families 34.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.8%
Retirement income21.7%
Supplemental Security31.9%
Cash public assistance17.4%
Food stamps / SNAP42.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.1%
High blood pressure43.3%
High cholesterol38.8%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis37.3%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease12.4%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.9%
Binge drinking12.3%
No physical activity32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.6%
Depression27.7%
Fair or poor health23.1%
Poor mental health18.8%
Poor physical health15.8%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.5%
Visited dentist53.0%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss23.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans128.4%
Disability%
Any disability27.7%
Under 187.3%
18–64 years28.3%
65 and over53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance22.3%
Public insurance59.8%
No insurance22.8%
Uninsured under 1934.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only17796.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)184100.0%
Born in same state184100.0%
Born in different state14277.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French147.6%
English126.5%
AncestryCount%
Italian52.7%
German21.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.5%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26421

What city is ZIP code 26421 in?

ZIP code 26421 is primarily assigned to Pullman, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26421 in?

ZIP code 26421 falls within Ritchie County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26421?

30% of residents in ZIP code 26421 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26421 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 26421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 26421?

ZIP code 26421 has an estimated population of 184 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26421?

The median household income in ZIP code 26421 is $48,092, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26421 in?

ZIP code 26421 observes the EST timezone.

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