County ProfileWV
Ritchie County
Population: 8,444 · 10 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
8,444
People
Median age
46.1
Housing
Total households
3,389
Income
Median household income
$50,582
Housing
Total housing units
4,176
Employment
Employment rate
46.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.2%
County details
Local time 03:17:48(ET)| Name | Ritchie |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 10total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 10 Standard |
| Area code | 304, 681 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 39.1771118, -81.0663167 |
| Land area | 452 sq miles(1,170.6 km²) |
Map of Ritchie county, West Virginia with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Ritchie County
Compare the largest cities in Ritchie County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 1,631 | $47,768 | 1ZIPs |
| Pennsboro | 1,054 | $51,327 | 1ZIPs |
| Smithville | 402 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Petroleum | 374 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ellenboro | 221 | $52,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Cairo | 176 | $65,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Macfarlan | 158 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pullman | 135 | $53,618 | 1ZIPs |
| Auburn | 79 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Berea | 56 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Ritchie County
Review the most populated postal areas across Ritchie County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS