ZIP Code 26261 - Richwood West Virginia

26261 Overview

ZIP Code 26261 is located in Richwood West Virginia. Portions of 26261 are also in Fenwick. 26261 is primarily within Nicholas County, with some portions in Greenbrier County. Regionally, 26261 is located in the Charleston-Huntington Area.

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ZIP Code 26261 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameRichwood
Primary CountyNicholas County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)3,088
Area Code(s)304 / 681
Current Time
EST

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26261 Demographics

26261 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26261 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 26261 is White. The current unemployment level in 26261 is 4.0%.

Population3,088
Population Growth Rate28.71%
Population Density33 People per Square Mile
Total Households1,216
Median Household Income (2021)$30,186
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$137,280
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.20%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 98.28%

26261 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White3,06098.2%
Black341.09%
Hispanic210.67%
Asian10.03%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26261 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White39998.28%
Black40.99%
Hispanic10.25%
Asian20.49%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26261 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College543.04%
Bachelor Degree1649.24%
High School Diploma93652.76%
No High School Diploma794.45%
GED or Alternate18110.2%
1 or More Years of College23413.19%
Associates Degree643.61%
Masters Degree623.49%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

26261 Geography

Coordinates38.18556213,-80.53752136
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 26261
RegionsCharleston-Huntington Area
Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Area
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area93 Square Miles

26261 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion69a - Forested Hills and Mountains

26261 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)20222936465358575139312339
Avg Max Temp (°F)41445464727881797464544362
Avg Precip (In.)3.693.464.353.995.024.555.464.873.563.453.673.9150

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