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Big Springs, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26137

Calhoun County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

939
7/sq mi
$26,098
Median income
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Springs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26137 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Big Springs, Calhoun County, West Virginia, home to just 939 residents across 136.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26137 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,098 (55% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $14,235. 49.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 94.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Calhoun County, letting you compare 26137 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26137, Big Springs, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

939

Population

136.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26137?

41.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$26,098

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$14,235

Per Capita Income

49.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26137 ranks nationally

Big Springs, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$26,098 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

405

Total Housing Units

331

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.9%
Renter 5.1%

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 26137, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $243,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$243K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26137 vs 26178 →

ZIP 26137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26137 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26137 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26178 Smithville, WV 587 3.7 mi
26147 Grantsville, WV 2,188 7.0 mi
26136 Big Bend, WV 644 5.6 mi
26362 Harrisville, WV 3,378 10.0 mi
26148 Macfarlan, WV 245 8.8 mi
26327 Berea, WV 83 9.7 mi
26151 Mount Zion, WV 558 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calhoun County

26147 standard
Grantsville, WV
Pop: 2,188
25234 standard
Arnoldsburg, WV
Pop: 1,200
25235 standard
Chloe, WV
Pop: 949
25268 standard
Orma, WV
Pop: 871
26136 standard
Big Bend, WV
Pop: 644
26151 standard
Mount Zion, WV
Pop: 558

Related Areas

Calhoun County Big Springs, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26137 in? ▼
ZIP code 26137 (Big Springs) is located in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Calhoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calhoun-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26137? ▼
ZIP code 26137 in Big Springs, WV has a population of 939 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26137? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26137 is $26,098, which is 66% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26137? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26137 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26137? ▼
ZIP code 26137 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26137? ▼
In ZIP code 26137, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26137? ▼
In ZIP code 26137, approximately 94.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26137? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26137 is 49.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.