ZIP Code 26137

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Big Springs · Calhoun County · West Virginia

Population
939

7/sq mi

Median income
$26,098

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.4%

Median age 41.9

Land area
136.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 26137 in Big Springs, West Virginia has a population of 939. The median household income is $26,098, which is 66% below the national average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 26137 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.1 square miles in Big Springs, Calhoun County, West Virginia. The area is home to 939 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26137 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26137 sits at $26,098 (55% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $14,235. The poverty rate stands at 49.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26137 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calhoun County, so you can benchmark 26137 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

939

Population

136.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Big Springs, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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