Ritchie County, WV ZIP codes
There are 10 ZIP codes in Ritchie County, WV, in 10 towns, from 26148 to 26421. The largest are 26362 (Harrisville), 26415 (Pennsboro) and 26337 (Cairo).
The county seat is Harrisville.
- ZIP codes
- 10
- Towns
- 10
- County seat
- Harrisville
- County FIPS
54085- State
- West Virginia
- Population
- 8,286
- Median household income
- $50,582
- Land area
- 452 sq mi
Ritchie County ZIP codes by town
- Harrisville (county seat)
- 26362
Each ZIP code is listed under the county most of its land lies in and the town the Postal Service names it for; a ZIP code's own page shows exactly how it is split.
Map of Ritchie County ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Ritchie County, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Ritchie County in numbers
About 8,286 people live in Ritchie County, in 3,389 households, the 44th most populous of West Virginia's 55 counties. The median household income is $50,582 a year, 15% below the West Virginia median of $59,608 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (29% below the West Virginia median), and median gross rent is $579 a month. The median age is 46.1; 14.4% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24.1% across West Virginia); the average commute takes 33 minutes.
| Population | 8,286 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,389 |
| Median age | 46.1 |
| Median household income | $50,582 |
| Median home value | $115,900 |
| Median gross rent | $579 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% |
| Mean commute | 33.0 min |
| Population density | 18 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
Largest towns in Ritchie County
| Town | ZIP codes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 1 | 1,574 |
| Pennsboro | 1 | 1,334 |
| Petroleum | 1 | 415 |
| Pullman | 1 | 286 |
| Cairo | 1 | 273 |
| Ellenboro | 1 | 209 |
| Smithville | 1 | 184 |
| Macfarlan | 1 | 164 |
| Auburn | 1 | 91 |
| Berea | 1 | 51 |
Population of the census place of that name where there is one, otherwise of the ZIP codes the Postal Service addresses by it. A town's ZIP codes can reach past the county line.
Neighbouring counties
Counties that share a ZIP code with Ritchie County.
- Wood County (16)
- Jackson County (11)
- Tyler County (5)
- Doddridge County (5)
- Pleasants County (2)
- Gilmer County (9)
- Calhoun County (10)
- Wirt County (2)
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Every ZIP code in Ritchie County, with figures
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26148 | Macfarlan , WV | Standard | 164 | $44,177 | $85,000 |
26161 | Petroleum , WV | Standard | 415 | — | $162,500 |
26178 | Smithville , WV | Standard | 184 | $35,139 | $137,500 |
26325 | Auburn , WV | Standard | 221 | — | $137,500 |
26327 | Berea , WV | Standard | 51 | — | — |
26337 | Cairo , WV | Standard | 806 | $49,306 | $103,900 |
26346 | Ellenboro , WV | Standard | 675 | $73,641 | $142,300 |
26362 | Harrisville , WV | Standard | 3,270 | $53,125 | $118,700 |
26415 | Pennsboro , WV | Standard | 3,308 | $56,848 | $109,000 |
26421 | Pullman , WV | Standard | 198 | $41,250 | — |
Cite this page
zipcodes.pro. “Ritchie County ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/state/wv/county/ritchie
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