City

Auburn, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Ritchie County  ·  West Virginia

👥271Population
💰$35,139Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂58.4Median Age
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊44.8%Unemployment▲ 816% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
14%
25–44
8%
45–64
29%
65+
30%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty41.3% ▲ 313% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment44.8% ▲ 816% above avg
HS Graduate89 (62.2%)
Some College21 (14.7%)
Associates4 (2.8%)
Bachelors13 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree16 (11.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.2%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 2.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
HS Grad62.2%
Some College14.7%
Associates2.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
30%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,139 ▼ 54% below avg
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
53%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
69%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
65%
About Auburn, WV

Auburn is a city in West Virginia, located in Ritchie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 271 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.4 years.

Economically, Auburn is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,139 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 44.8%, more than double the national average.

The population of Auburn is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Auburn, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26325 271 $35,139 44.8% 20.3% 79.7%