| ZIP Code | 26325 |
|---|---|
| City | Auburn |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Ritchie County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 1,054 ft |
| Latitude | 39.098947 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.904803 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 58.4 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 41.3% ▲ 313% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.3% ▼ 48% below avg |
| Unemployment | 44.8% ▲ 816% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 89 (62.2%) |
| Some College | 21 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 4 (2.8%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (11.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $35,139 ▼ 54% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 152 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 152 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 26325 is located in Auburn, West Virginia, within Ritchie County. With a population of 271, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 58.4 years. Economically, 26325 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $35,139 is well below the national average.
The population of 26325 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 20.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 41.3%.
The unemployment rate in 26325 stands at 44.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 100%.
Overall, ZIP code 26325 in Auburn, WV is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.