Zip code 26325: Auburn, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26325?

26325 is assigned to Auburn, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26325 in?

26325 is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26325?

About 221 people live in 26325, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26325?

The closest zip codes to 26325 are 26327, 26342, 26421, 26178, 26443.

Residential delivery areaRitchie CountyEastern Time

Population

221

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$138K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

59.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26325

26325 is a rural zip code in Auburn, West Virginia (Ritchie County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 221 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 59.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

43.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $137,500. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 26325 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 221 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age59.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.771st of 661 in WV
Poverty rate43.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%54th of 661 in WV
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%59th of 499 in WV
Residents 65 and older35.7%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%93rd of 663 in WV
Residents under 1831.7%
98th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%68th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy28%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%142nd of 661 in WV
Veterans13.2%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%81st of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate75.8%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%461st of 661 in WV
Broadband access91.6%
45th
U.S. 91% · WV 86.1%174th of 661 in WV
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%44th of 663 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.392
15th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471386th of 656 in WV
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · WV $872121st of 297 in WV
Median home value$137,500
7th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600243rd of 550 in WV
Median earnings per worker$33,854
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162468th of 615 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher13.2%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%363rd of 662 in WV
Population221
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373588th of 663 in WV
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi626th of 663 in WV
Per capita income$11,933
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203636th of 659 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%612th of 650 in WV
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%614th of 652 in WV
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.3640th of 663 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%639th of 662 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%577th of 650 in WV
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%629th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%613th of 650 in WV
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%637th of 650 in WV

Measure	26325	Ritchie	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Median age	59.8	46.1	42.7	38.9	99th	71st of 661
Poverty rateWeakness	43.9%	21.6%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	54th of 661
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	48.4%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	59th of 499
Residents 65 and older	35.7%	23%	21%	17.2%	98th	93rd of 663
Residents under 18	31.7%	19.9%	20%	22%	98th	68th of 663
Housing vacancy	28%	18.8%	15.4%	10.1%	97th	142nd of 661
Veterans	13.2%	7%	7.4%	6.2%	96th	81st of 663
Homeownership rate	75.8%	84.2%	74.9%	65.2%	69th	461st of 661
Broadband access	91.6%	80.7%	86.1%	91%	45th	174th of 661
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	1.4%	1.8%	14.1%	19th	44th of 663
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.392	0.442	0.471	0.483	15th	386th of 656
Median gross rent	$845	$579	$872	$1,413	9th	121st of 297
Median home value	$137,500	$115,900	$162,600	$332,700	7th	243rd of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,854	$34,792	$43,162	$49,666	7th	468th of 615
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.2%	14.4%	24.1%	35.7%	6th	363rd of 662
Population	221	8,286	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	588th of 663
Population density	9/sq mi	18/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	626th of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,933	$27,681	$34,203	$44,673	1st	636th of 659
Work from home	0%	9.8%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	612th of 650
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.4%	5.4%	5.2%	1st	614th of 652
Diversity index	0	6.9	19.3	61.4	1st	640th of 663
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7.8%	6%	8.4%	1st	639th of 662
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	577th of 650
Healthcare workers	0%	8.7%	12.5%	9.7%	1st	629th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	8.4%	6.8%	10%	1st	613th of 650
Government workers	0%	26.1%	20.3%	14.5%	1st	637th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

11%

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

26%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

59.8

Under 18

31.7%

65 and over

35.7%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 95
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 40%
Married couples: 30.5%
Living alone: 60%
Veterans (of adults): 13.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

52%

$25–50k

41%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26325

—

Ritchie Co.

$50,582

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,933

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

43.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.392

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26325

$137,500

Ritchie Co.

$115,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26325

$845

Ritchie Co.

$579

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

79%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 132
Owner-occupied: 75.8%
Vacant: 28%
Median year built: 1949
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 72.7%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

20%

45–59

13%

60+

67%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

9.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

67%

Production

33%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

67%

Manufacturing

33%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,854

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26325	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

47%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 91.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 66.3%
No internet access: 5.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Auburn
State: West Virginia
County: Ritchie County
Center point: 39.0990° N, 80.9048° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Auburn1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 26325

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26327	Berea, WV	2.6 mi	51	—	—
26342	Coxs Mills, WV	5.3 mi	483	$31,192	—
26421	Pullman, WV	5.8 mi	198	$41,250	—
26178	Smithville, WV	7 mi	184	$35,139	$137,500
26443	Troy, WV	8.3 mi	450	$61,953	—
26362	Harrisville, WV	8.9 mi	3,270	$53,125	$118,700
26137	Big Springs, WV	11 mi	818	$26,098	—
26411	New Milton, WV	11 mi	554	$50,000	$158,600
26321	Alum Bridge, WV	12 mi	344	$103,967	—
26351	Glenville, WV	13 mi	4,440	$55,742	$106,500
26384	Linn, WV	13 mi	201	—	—
26415	Pennsboro, WV	13 mi	3,308	$56,848	$109,000

Questions about 26325

What city is zip code 26325?

26325 is assigned to Auburn, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26325 in?

26325 is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26325?

About 221 people live in 26325, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26325 in?

26325 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26325?

The closest zip codes to 26325 are 26327, 26342, 26421, 26178, 26443.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26325, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.