City

Ellenboro, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Ritchie County  ·  West Virginia

👥637Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓12.3%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Other: 3%Race
White96.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.09
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads12.3% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate270 (63.8%)
Some College57 (13.5%)
Associates44 (10.4%)
Bachelors15 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree37 (8.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.8%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
HS Grad63.8%
Some College13.5%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$577/mo
Total Housing Units226
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Ellenboro, WV

Ellenboro is a city in West Virginia, located in Ritchie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 637 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Ellenboro is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ellenboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $577 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellenboro is less-educated. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellenboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26346 637 $71,875 $124,700 $577 0.0% 12.3% 84.0%