ZIP code 26261: Richwood, WV
26261 is a ZIP code in Richwood, West Virginia, mainly in Greenbrier County. About 2,760 people live here.
- Population
- 2,760
- Median household income
- $33,750
- Typical home value
- $64,900-14.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $677gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.6
- Homeowners
- 84.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26261 details
| City | Richwood |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Greenbrier County (also partly Nicholas County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 165.3 sq mi, plus 0.7 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 17 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 39.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 38.18900, -80.50058 |
Median rent in 26261 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $564/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $761/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $638/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 26261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26202 | Fenwick, WV | 7.2 mi | 457 |
| 26676 | Leivasy, WV | 8.2 mi | 126 |
| 24946 | Hillsboro, WV | 10.2 mi | 1,075 |
| 26206 | Cowen, WV | 10.2 mi | 2,807 |
| 24966 | Renick, WV | 11.1 mi | 1,332 |
| 26208 | Camden On Gauley, WV | 12.0 mi | 893 |
| 26205 | Craigsville, WV | 12.2 mi | 2,957 |
| 26681 | Nettie, WV | 12.9 mi | 871 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26261?
A typical home in ZIP code 26261 is worth about $64,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $33,750 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $64,900 homeWhat can a $33,750 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26261
What city is ZIP code 26261?
ZIP code 26261 is in Richwood, WV, in Greenbrier County.
What county is ZIP code 26261 in?
26261 is mainly in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, and partly in Nicholas County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26261?
About 2,760 people live in ZIP code 26261, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26261 in?
26261 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.