26610 ZIP Code – Birch River, West Virginia
26610 is a small ZIP code in Birch River, West Virginia, part of Nicholas County with a population of approximately 576 residents. At $44,706, the median household income here runs below the West Virginia average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $125,600, well below the national average, with 79.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $690 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
At 9.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 11.8%, near the national average. About 16.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 46.3, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 26617, 26691, 26629.
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ZIP 26610 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26610 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 576 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $125k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $690 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.3 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.1% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26617 – Dille
- 26691 – Tioga
- 26629 – Little Birch
- 26203 – Erbacon
- 26660 – Calvin
- 25211 – Widen
- 26601 – Sutton
- 26205 – Craigsville
- 26208 – Camden On Gauley
- 26266 – Upperglade
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26617 | DILLE | 168 | $31,367 |
| 26691 | TIOGA | 816 | $78,065 |
| 26629 | LITTLE BIRCH | 430 | $45,200 |
| 26203 | ERBACON | 541 | $23,621 |
| 26660 | CALVIN | 421 | $84,650 |