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ZIP Code 26261
Richwood, WV, Greenbrier County
Population
2,760
Land area
165.3sq mi
People per sq mi
17
City
Richwood
ZIP 26261 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26261 at a glance
- ZIP 26261 (Richwood) is 77% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,750 a year, 43% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,700 (54% below West Virginia) and median rent is $677 a month.
Local data for ZIP 26261
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26261, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,750
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$74,700
Median rent
$677/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
39.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
33
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
235
$6.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.4M
27 loans
Campaign donations
$1,905
87% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26261, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
559
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 20°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26261, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
19.8%
U.S. 12.1% +7.7 pts
Smoking
23.8%
U.S. 12.8% +11.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26261?
- ZIP code 26261 is in Richwood, WV (Greenbrier County).
- What county is ZIP code 26261 in?
- ZIP code 26261 is mostly in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26261?
- About 2,760 people live in the 26261 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.