ZIP Code 26337

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Cairo · Ritchie County · West Virginia

Population
1,218

7/sq mi

Median income
$49,306

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$103,900

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.7%

Median age 46.3

Land area
166.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26337 in Cairo, West Virginia has a population of 1,218. The median household income is $49,306, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $103,900, 63% below the US average. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26337 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.8 square miles in Cairo, Ritchie County, West Virginia. The area is home to 1,218 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 26337 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26337 sits at $49,306 (15% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $27,765. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $103,900 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $475 per month, and 91.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26337 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ritchie County, so you can benchmark 26337 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 26337, Cairo, 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

1,218

Population

166.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26337?

46.3

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
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 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$49,306

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$27,765

Per Capita Income

17.4%

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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

441

Total Housing Units

347

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.9%
Renter 8.1%

$103,900

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 26337, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,934,000.

6

Businesses

51

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26337 vs 26170 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26170 Saint Marys, WV 6,137 8.4 mi
26161 Petroleum, WV 480 6.6 mi
26346 Ellenboro, WV 972 6.7 mi
26362 Harrisville, WV 3,378 8.2 mi
26134 Belmont, WV 888 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26337 in?
ZIP code 26337 (Cairo) 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 26337?
ZIP code 26337 in Cairo, WV has a population of 1,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26337?
The median household income in ZIP 26337 is $49,306, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26337?
The median home value in ZIP 26337 is $103,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26337 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26337?
ZIP code 26337 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26337?
In ZIP code 26337, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 26337?
In ZIP code 26337, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26337 is 17.4% 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 Cairo, 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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