Zip code 26137: Big Springs, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26137?

26137 is assigned to Big Springs, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26137 in?

26137 is mostly in Gilmer County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 26137?

About 818 people live in 26137, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 26137?

The median household income in 26137 is $26,098.

Q: What zip codes are near 26137?

The closest zip codes to 26137 are 26136, 26178, 26138, 26147, 26152.

Residential delivery areaGilmer CountyEastern Time

Population

818

Median household income

$26K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

51 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 26137

26137 is a rural zip code in Big Springs, West Virginia (Gilmer County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 818 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $26,098 a year, about 32% of the national median of $80,734. 49.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 68.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 26137 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate49.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%45th of 661 in WV
Homeownership rate94.9%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%133rd of 661 in WV
Average commute68.1 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · WV 26.6 min8th of 485 in WV
Uninsured rate30.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%13th of 662 in WV
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%10th of 499 in WV
Healthcare workers23.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%89th of 650 in WV
Government workers25.6%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%197th of 650 in WV
Veterans12%
94th
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%104th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy18.3%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%297th of 661 in WV
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.7436th of 661 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.460
70th
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471158th of 656 in WV
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%429th of 663 in WV
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%254th of 652 in WV
Residents under 1819.6%
28th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%319th of 663 in WV
Diversity index30.4
24th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.365th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents3.7%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%35th of 663 in WV
Median earnings per worker$31,518
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162496th of 615 in WV
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi552nd of 663 in WV
Population818
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373338th of 663 in WV
Median household income$26,098
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WV $59,608514th of 540 in WV
Per capita income$14,235
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203622nd of 659 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher8.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%471st of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%442nd of 650 in WV
Broadband access72.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%530th of 661 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%269th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%445th of 650 in WV

Measure	26137	Gilmer	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	49.3%	19%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	45th of 661
Homeownership rateStrength	94.9%	75.6%	74.9%	65.2%	99th	133rd of 661
Average commuteWeakness	68.1 min	32.2 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	99th	8th of 485
Uninsured rateWeakness	30.8%	6.7%	6%	8.4%	99th	13th of 662
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	22%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	10th of 499
Healthcare workers	23.2%	10.1%	12.5%	9.7%	99th	89th of 650
Government workers	25.6%	31.5%	20.3%	14.5%	95th	197th of 650
Veterans	12%	6.4%	7.4%	6.2%	94th	104th of 663
Housing vacancy	18.3%	27.7%	15.4%	10.1%	92nd	297th of 661
Median age	41.9	41.5	42.7	38.9	71st	436th of 661
Income inequality (Gini)	0.460	0.434	0.471	0.483	70th	158th of 656
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	18.2%	21%	17.2%	65th	429th of 663
Unemployment rate	5.6%	6.8%	5.4%	5.2%	62nd	254th of 652
Residents under 18	19.6%	14.9%	20%	22%	28th	319th of 663
Diversity index	30.4	36.2	19.3	61.4	24th	65th of 663
Foreign-born residents	3.7%	3.4%	1.8%	14.1%	22nd	35th of 663
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,518	$34,678	$43,162	$49,666	4th	496th of 615
Population density	16/sq mi	22/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	552nd of 663
Population	818	7,288	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	338th of 663
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,098	$47,981	$59,608	$80,734	1st	514th of 540
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,235	$20,425	$34,203	$44,673	1st	622nd of 659
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.4%	18.5%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	471st of 662
Work from home	0%	3.2%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	442nd of 650
Broadband accessWeakness	72.8%	75.8%	86.1%	91%	1st	530th of 661
Tech workers	0%	1.8%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	269th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	1.6%	6.8%	10%	1st	445th of 650

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

26%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

19.6%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

30.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 331
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 55.3%
Married couples: 41.4%
Living alone: 41.4%
Veterans (of adults): 12%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

46%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26137

$26,098

Gilmer Co.

$47,981

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,235

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.460

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26137

—

Gilmer Co.

$83,800

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26137

—

Gilmer Co.

$750

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

33%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 405
Owner-occupied: 94.9%
Vacant: 18.3%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

13%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

20–29

15%

30–44

40%

45–59

60+

25%

Average commute

68.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

31.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

30%

Healthcare

23%

Transportation and moving

21%

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Construction and repair

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Education

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Other services

15%

Retail

13%

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$31,518

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26137	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$12,426	$74,888
Service	$21,375	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$61,296	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

60%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
Households with broadband: 72.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.7%
No internet access: 23.6%
Without health insurance: 30.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Big Springs
State: West Virginia
County: Gilmer County
Center point: 38.9956° N, 81.0494° W
Land area: 51 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

26137 spans 3 counties

Gilmer County44% of land
Calhoun County34% of land
Ritchie County21% of land

Zip codes near 26137

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26136	Big Bend, WV	4.4 mi	307	$42,788	$102,300
26178	Smithville, WV	4.8 mi	184	$35,139	$137,500
26138	Brohard, WV	5.7 mi	58	$115,729	$214,600
26147	Grantsville, WV	5.8 mi	2,089	$43,082	$85,300
26152	Munday, WV	7 mi	0	—	—
26148	Macfarlan, WV	8.4 mi	164	$44,177	$85,000
26151	Mount Zion, WV	10 mi	572	$40,781	$110,600
26325	Auburn, WV	11 mi	221	—	$137,500
26327	Berea, WV	11 mi	51	—	—
26342	Coxs Mills, WV	11 mi	483	$31,192	—
25267	Normantown, WV	11 mi	731	—	$36,300
26362	Harrisville, WV	11 mi	3,270	$53,125	$118,700

Questions about 26137

What city is zip code 26137?

26137 is assigned to Big Springs, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26137 in?

26137 is mostly in Gilmer County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 26137?

About 818 people live in 26137, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26137 in?

26137 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 26137?

The median household income in 26137 is $26,098.

What zip codes are near 26137?

The closest zip codes to 26137 are 26136, 26178, 26138, 26147, 26152.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26137, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.