ZIP Code 26325

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Auburn · Ritchie County · West Virginia

Population
320

5/sq mi

Median home value
$137,500

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.2%

Median age 59.8

Land area
65.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26325 in Auburn, West Virginia has a population of 320. Median home value is $137,500, 51% below the US average. 13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26325 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.3 square miles in Auburn, Ritchie County, West Virginia. The area is home to 320 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26325 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26325 sits at , while per-capita income is $11,933. The poverty rate stands at 43.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $845 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26325 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ritchie County, so you can benchmark 26325 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26325, Auburn, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

320

Population

65.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26325?

59.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$11,933

Per Capita Income

43.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

132

Total Housing Units

95

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
26327 Berea, WV 83 3.4 mi
26342 Coxs Mills, WV 509 5.0 mi
26421 Pullman, WV 262 6.2 mi
26443 Troy, WV 258 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26325 in?
ZIP code 26325 (Auburn) is located in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Ritchie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ritchie-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26325?
ZIP code 26325 in Auburn, WV has a population of 320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26325?
The median home value in ZIP 26325 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26325 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26325?
In ZIP code 26325, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26325?
In ZIP code 26325, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26325 is 43.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Auburn, WV

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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