Little Birch, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26629

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

309
17/sq mi
$114,600
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Little Birch pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26629 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26629 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.0 square miles in Little Birch, Braxton County, West Virginia. The area is home to 309 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 26629 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26629 sits at , while per-capita income is $16,275. The poverty rate stands at 38.1% and the unemployment rate at 14.5%. On housing, the median home value is $114,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 60.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26629 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Braxton County, so you can benchmark 26629 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 26629, Little Birch, 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

309

Population

18.0

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26629?

57.1

Median Age

29.2%

Male

70.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$16,275

Per Capita Income

38.1%

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

129

Total Housing Units

129

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$114,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26629 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 26629 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 Code City Population Distance
26601 Sutton, WV 4,898 5.2 mi
26610 Birch River, WV 1,090 5.8 mi
26203 Erbacon, WV 198 6.9 mi
26617 Dille, WV 187 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26629 in?
ZIP code 26629 (Little Birch) is located in Braxton County, West Virginia. Braxton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/braxton-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26629?
ZIP code 26629 in Little Birch, WV has a population of 309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26629?
The median home value in ZIP 26629 is $114,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26629?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26629 is White at 65.4%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26629?
In ZIP code 26629, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26629?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26629 is 38.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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