Ellenboro, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26346
Ritchie County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 972
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,641
- Median income Near-median income area
- $142,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ellenboro pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26346 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26346 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ellenboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia, home to just 972 residents across 72.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26346 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,641 (28% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,711. Unemployment is 12.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $142,300 (3% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $725; 95.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ritchie County, so 26346 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26346
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ellenboro, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26346.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26346, Ellenboro, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
972
Population
72.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26346?
43.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,641
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$31,711
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26346 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Ellenboro, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,641 Top 20% higher than 80% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
240housing units
240
Total Housing Units
221
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$725
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 26346, employing approximately 1,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,114,000.
32
Businesses
1,274
Employees
$66.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 26346 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26170
Saint Marys (26170)
6,137 residents
- 26415
Pennsboro (26415)
4,016 residents
- 26362
Harrisville (26362)
3,378 residents
- 26337 1,218
Cairo (26337)
1,218 residents
- 26346 972
Ellenboro (26346)
972 residents
- 26421 262
Pullman (26421)
262 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26346 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26346 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26346
Ellenboro (26346)
$73,641 median income
- 26170
Saint Marys (26170)
$68,125 median income
- 26415
Pennsboro (26415)
$56,848 median income
- 26362
Harrisville (26362)
$53,125 median income
- 26337
Cairo (26337)
$49,306 median income
- 26421
Pullman (26421)
$41,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26346 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26346, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26346 in?
ZIP code 26346 (Ellenboro) 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 26346?
ZIP code 26346 in Ellenboro, WV has a population of 972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26346?
The median household income in ZIP 26346 is $73,641, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26346?
The median home value in ZIP 26346 is $142,300, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26346 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26346?
ZIP code 26346 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 1,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26346?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26346 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8), Manufacturing (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26346?
In ZIP code 26346, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 26346?
In ZIP code 26346, approximately 95.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26346 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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