Pennsboro, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26415
Ritchie County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,016
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,848
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pennsboro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26415 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26415 covers 266.0 square miles in Pennsboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,016 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26415 reports a modest median household income of $56,848 (2% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,361. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,000 (21% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $646; owner occupancy is 85.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ritchie County, so 26415 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 26415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pennsboro, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26415.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 26415, Pennsboro, 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
4,016
Population
266.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26415?
40.8
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$56,848
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$24,361
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26415 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Pennsboro, 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)
$56,848 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,338housing units
1,338
Total Housing Units
1,080
Occupied Units
258
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$646
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 26415, employing approximately 716 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,737,000.
52
Businesses
716
Employees
$32.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 21.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 26415 vs 26346 →
ZIP 26415 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26415
Pennsboro (26415)
4,016 residents
- 26362
Harrisville (26362)
3,378 residents
- 26320 1,000
Alma (26320)
1,000 residents
- 26346 972
Ellenboro (26346)
972 residents
- 26421 262
Pullman (26421)
262 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26415 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26415 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
- 26320
Alma (26320)
$70,476 median income
- 26415
Pennsboro (26415)
$56,848 median income
- 26362
Harrisville (26362)
$53,125 median income
- 26421
Pullman (26421)
$41,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26415 ranks #3 of 5 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 26415, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,016 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 26415 in?
ZIP code 26415 (Pennsboro) 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 26415?
ZIP code 26415 in Pennsboro, WV has a population of 4,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26415?
The median household income in ZIP 26415 is $56,848, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26415?
The median home value in ZIP 26415 is $109,000, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26415 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26415?
ZIP code 26415 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26415 are: Retail trade (11), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (6), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26415?
In ZIP code 26415, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26415?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26415 is 32.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26415?
In ZIP code 26415, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26415 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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