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Ritchie County, WV
6 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Population
8,286
Land area
452sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Ritchie County
Ritchie County at a glance
- Ritchie County is 75% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,582, 15% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (29% below West Virginia) and median rent is $579 a month.
- Its largest cities are Harrisville (1,574), Pennsboro (1,334) and Pullman (286).
Local data for Ritchie County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ritchie County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,582
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$579/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,203), Irish Americans (1,075), Scottish Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,046
2,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.9M
FY 2026, $8,514 per person
PPP loans
$16.8M
115 loans, 1,434 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ritchie County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ritchie County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
418
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ritchie County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ritchie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ritchie County, WV?
- Harrisville is the largest city or town in Ritchie County, with about 1,574 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ritchie County?
- Ritchie County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 26148, 26161, 26178, 26325, 26327.
- What is the population of Ritchie County, WV?
- About 8,286 people live in Ritchie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ritchie County?
- Ritchie County borders Wood County, Tyler County, Doddridge County, Pleasants County, Gilmer County, Calhoun County, Wirt County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023