| City: | New Richmond, West Virginia |
| County: | Wyoming County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:08:43 AM |
| Population: | 364 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.5774, -81.4907 |
| Land Area: | 15.994 sq mi |
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New Richmond sits in rural Wyoming County, West Virginia, where 364 residents spread across 10.67 square miles. This small community along the river valleys has roots dating back to the early 20th century. Nearly half of the homes (64 of 142 total housing units) were built before 1939.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. The post office maintains 75 PO Boxes for 127 households, giving a 59% adoption rate. While some rural carrier routes serve homes along River Road and New Richmond Bottom Road, PO Box service remains the primary option for most residents.
New Richmond skews older and established. Median age is 50.3 years. Only 7 residents are under 18, while 57 people (nearly 16% of the population) live in institutionalized group quarters, likely a nursing home or care facility. Per capita income of $15,117 indicates a working-class community. Mobile homes account for 37 of the housing units (26%), typical for rural Appalachian areas.
Street names reference the landscape: River Road follows the waterway, Cabin Creek Road winds through the hollows, and New Richmond Bottom Road traces the river valley floor. It's a small place where most people know each other, and the post office serves as one of the few community gathering points.
Preferred format for PO Box mail:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
New Richmond, WV 24867For rural route delivery (limited availability):
Recipient Name
[Street Address]
New Richmond, WV 24867Street names describe the river valley landscape: River Road, Cabin Creek Road, and New Richmond Bottom Road trace waterways and hollows typical of Appalachian geography.
ZIP Code 24867 has 364 residents and 127 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 50.3 years, significantly older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (1.6%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 364Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 83Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 22.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 127Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 284 | 341 | 323 | 362 | 347 | 329 | 416 | 434 | 426 | 350 | 389 | 80 | 83 |
| Decennial Census | 409 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 364 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.3
Male Median Age: 46
Female Median Age: 57
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 10 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 21 |
| Total | 17 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 16 | 18 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 21 | 14 | 27 |
| White: | 333 | 96.80% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.87% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.74% |
| Total: | 344 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 186 | 51.10% | 46.0 years |
| Females: | 178 | 48.90% | 57.0 years |
| Total: | 364 | 100% | 50.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 83 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($57,917), is down $87,992 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,242), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,992 | $90,742 | $91,375 | $39,653 | $0 | $21,843 | $21,417 | $23,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $88,750 | $90,742 | $91,375 | $93,712 | $71,364 | $55,156 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($155,600), is down $53,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($850), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,300 | $55,400 | $0 | $46,500 | $43,000 | $43,600 | $46,300 | $45,900 | $46,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 27 | 42.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 57.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27 | 42.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 37 | 57.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 64 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 59.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 14.46% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 26.51% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 51.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 2.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 4.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 49 | 59.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 4.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 27 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 43.6% | 40.4% | 34.6% | 47.9% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 24867 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 92 people with an annual payroll of $1,916,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 76Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $855,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,916,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 92Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 24867 is located in Wyoming County, West Virginia, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and West Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 24867. It covers 15.994 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.053 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 15.994 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.053 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6275.56 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5458756Source: Census |
| Place Name: | New Richmond CDP; West VirginiaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 24867 is in the Wyoming County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.