Ritchie County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
8,383
population (2021)
-19.8%
pop change since 2010
54085
FIPS code
Ritchie County ZIP code map
About Ritchie County
Ritchie County is located in West Virginia and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,383 as of 2021,
a decrease of
19.8% from 10,449 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ritchie County is 54085.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,383 |
| 2010 population | 10,449 |
| Change | -19.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54085 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ritchie County
ZIP codes for Ritchie County, WV (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26148 | Macfarlan | Ritchie | View map |
| 26161 | Petroleum | Ritchie | View map |
| 26178 | Smithville | Ritchie | View map |
| 26325 | Auburn | Ritchie | View map |
| 26327 | Berea | Ritchie | View map |
| 26337 | Cairo | Ritchie | View map |
| 26346 | Ellenboro | Ritchie | View map |
| 26362 | Harrisville | Ritchie | View map |
| 26415 | Pennsboro | Ritchie | View map |
| 26421 | Pullman | Ritchie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,548
Population
46.6
Median age
$51,553
Median household income
$28,034
Per capita income
$84,600
Median home value
$271
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
3,884
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
177
Under 5
156
182
5–9
162
346
10–14
307
276
15–19
245
222
20–24
197
625
25–34
554
663
35–44
586
702
45–54
621
362
55–59
321
434
60–64
385
655
65–74
579
307
75–84
272
112
85+
100
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,670 | 16.8% |
| 18 and over | 7,878 | 83.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,025 | 28.1% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
0.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,154 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 150 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
8.4%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
29.6%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
7.2%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 29.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $51,553 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.5%
$50k–$100k
23.7%
$100k–$150k
25.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
11.3%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,600 |
| Median rent / month | $271 |
| Owner occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter occupied | 15.2% |
| Vacant | 28.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 20.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.2% |
| Electricity | 7.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.7% |
| Wood | 5.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,000 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 214 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 512 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 604 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 843 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,368 | 48.8% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 16.2% |
| Married | 47.7% | 58.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
52.0%
Some college, no degree
13.5%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
7.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 105 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 732 | 50.5% |
| High school | 476 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 166 | 11.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.1%
Public administration
12.3%
Retail trade
9.9%
Education & healthcare
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Other services
6.9%
Professional & management
5.5%
Wholesale trade
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.4% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 29.4% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.2% |
| Government | 23.2% |
| Self-employed | 11.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.7% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
9.2%
Female-led households
26.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.2% |
| Retirement income | 38.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 7.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 38.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.2% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.9% |
| No physical activity | 33.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 16.3% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 51.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 23.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 619 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 28.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% |
| 18–64 years | 22.5% |
| 65 and over | 49.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.6% |
| Public insurance | 59.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,215 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 71 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 49 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,464 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 9,451 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 7,559 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 13 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 84 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 30.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,120 | 11.7% |
| Arab | 924 | 9.7% |
| French | 856 | 9% |
| English | 138 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 31 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.1% |
| German | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 85.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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