ZIP Code 26421

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Pullman · Ritchie County · West Virginia

Population
262

6/sq mi

Median income
$41,250

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 38.9

Land area
43.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26421 in Pullman, West Virginia has a population of 262. The median household income is $41,250, which is 46% below the national average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26421 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.7 square miles in Pullman, Ritchie County, West Virginia. The area is home to 262 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 26421 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26421 sits at $41,250 (29% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $20,646. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26421 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ritchie County, so you can benchmark 26421 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 26421, Pullman, 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

262

Population

43.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26421?

38.9

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
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 3.5%
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?

$41,250

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$20,646

Per Capita Income

20.7%

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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

98

Total Housing Units

87

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

1989

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26421 vs 26327 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
26327 Berea, WV 83 4.6 mi
26325 Auburn, WV 320 6.2 mi
26415 Pennsboro, WV 4,016 7.9 mi
26362 Harrisville, WV 3,378 8.1 mi
26456 West Union, WV 3,734 10.1 mi
26178 Smithville, WV 587 10.9 mi
26346 Ellenboro, WV 972 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26421 in?
ZIP code 26421 (Pullman) 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 26421?
ZIP code 26421 in Pullman, WV has a population of 262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26421?
The median household income in ZIP 26421 is $41,250, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26421 is White at 96.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26421?
In ZIP code 26421, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 26421?
In ZIP code 26421, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26421 is 20.7% 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 Pullman, 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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