Pennsboro
City in Ritchie County, West Virginia

Pennsboro is a city in Ritchie County, West Virginia, with 1,054 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ellenboro, 4.9 miles W.
- 1,054residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 391 / sq mipopulation density
- 26415ZIP code
About Pennsboro
Pennsboro is a city in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,050 at the 2020 census. The city is located at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 74; the North Bend Rail Trail also passes through the city.
The town was platted circa 1820 by Charles Penn, and named for him.
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Living in Pennsboro
- Median household income
- $51,327
- Median home value
- $86,500
- Median rent
- $811/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Pennsboro had 1,054 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,054 |
|---|---|
| Density | 391 per sq mi (151 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pennsboro at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Ritchie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,054 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.70 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2841° N, 80.9661° W |
| ZIP code | 26415 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5462764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pennsboro
- Ellenboro4.9 mi W
- Harrisville6.7 mi SW
- Pullman6.7 mi S
- West Union10.1 mi E
- Cairo11.3 mi SW
- Auburn14.3 mi SE
- St. Marys14.8 mi NW
- Middlebourne14.8 mi N
- Newport, OH15.7 mi NW
- Friendly16.7 mi N
- Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH17.1 mi N
- Belmont17.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Pennsboro
What county is Pennsboro in?
Pennsboro is in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Pennsboro, WV?
1,054 people lived in Pennsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pennsboro, WV?
The ZIP code of Pennsboro is 26415.
What is the elevation of Pennsboro?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pennsboro?
Ellenboro (4.9 mi), Harrisville (6.7 mi), Pullman (6.7 mi), West Union (10.1 mi), Cairo (11.3 mi).
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