Zip code 26629: Little Birch, West Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 26629?

26629 is assigned to Little Birch, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 26629 in?

26629 is in Braxton County, West Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 26629?

About 257 people live in 26629, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 26629?

The closest zip codes to 26629 are 26601, 26203, 26610, 26617, 26623.

Residential delivery areaBraxton CountyEastern Time

Population

257

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$115K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

57.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

10 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

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

About 26629

26629 is a rural zip code in Little Birch, West Virginia (Braxton County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 257 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 57.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

38.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $114,600. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 26629 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 257 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate38.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WV 16.7%74th of 661 in WV
Unemployment rate14.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WV 5.4%85th of 652 in WV
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · WV 48.9%6th of 499 in WV
Median age57.1
98th
U.S. 38.9 · WV 42.798th of 661 in WV
Healthcare workers15.3%
95th
U.S. 9.7% · WV 12.5%194th of 650 in WV
Government workers25.4%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · WV 20.3%201st of 650 in WV
Income inequality (Gini)0.449
61st
U.S. 0.483 · WV 0.471189th of 656 in WV
Residents 65 and older16%
46th
U.S. 17.2% · WV 21%501st of 663 in WV
Diversity index45.3
44th
U.S. 61.4 · WV 19.316th of 663 in WV
Homeownership rate60.5%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · WV 74.9%604th of 661 in WV
Median earnings per worker$36,563
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WV $43,162402nd of 615 in WV
Broadband access81.4%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WV 86.1%417th of 661 in WV
Residents under 1814%
6th
U.S. 22% · WV 20%493rd of 663 in WV
Median home value$114,600
4th
U.S. $332,700 · WV $162,600318th of 550 in WV
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · WV 74/sq mi475th of 663 in WV
Population257
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WV 1,778,373572nd of 663 in WV
Per capita income$16,275
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WV $34,203604th of 659 in WV
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · WV 24.1%593rd of 662 in WV
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · WV 9.1%438th of 650 in WV
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WV 6%534th of 662 in WV
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · WV 7.4%567th of 663 in WV
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · WV 1.8%277th of 663 in WV
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · WV 15.4%594th of 661 in WV
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WV 2.2%260th of 650 in WV
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WV 6.8%441st of 650 in WV

Measure	26629	Braxton	WV	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WV
Poverty rateWeakness	38.1%	20.4%	16.7%	12.5%	99th	74th of 661
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.5%	9.4%	5.4%	5.2%	99th	85th of 652
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	36.1%	48.9%	51.1%	99th	6th of 499
Median age	57.1	46.6	42.7	38.9	98th	98th of 661
Healthcare workers	15.3%	8.2%	12.5%	9.7%	95th	194th of 650
Government workers	25.4%	21.6%	20.3%	14.5%	95th	201st of 650
Income inequality (Gini)	0.449	0.431	0.471	0.483	61st	189th of 656
Residents 65 and older	16%	24.9%	21%	17.2%	46th	501st of 663
Diversity index	45.3	23.8	19.3	61.4	44th	16th of 663
Homeownership rate	60.5%	76.8%	74.9%	65.2%	33rd	604th of 661
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,563	$39,732	$43,162	$49,666	12th	402nd of 615
Broadband accessWeakness	81.4%	79.8%	86.1%	91%	6th	417th of 661
Residents under 18	14%	18.4%	20%	22%	6th	493rd of 663
Median home value	$114,600	$117,900	$162,600	$332,700	4th	318th of 550
Population density	25/sq mi	24/sq mi	74/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	475th of 663
Population	257	12,208	1,778,373	334,922,499	1st	572nd of 663
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,275	$25,639	$34,203	$44,673	1st	604th of 659
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	14.4%	24.1%	35.7%	1st	593rd of 662
Work from home	0%	9.5%	9.1%	15.1%	1st	438th of 650
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.5%	6%	8.4%	1st	534th of 662
Veterans	0%	8.8%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	567th of 663
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.1%	1.8%	14.1%	1st	277th of 663
Housing vacancy	0%	23.3%	15.4%	10.1%	1st	594th of 661
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	260th of 650
Self-employed workers	0%	9%	6.8%	10%	1st	441st 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

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

18%

35–44

45–54

35%

55–64

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

57.1

Under 18

14%

65 and over

16%

Race and ethnicity

White65%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial35%

Diversity index

45.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 129
Average household size: 2
Family households: 93%
Married couples: 41.9%
Living alone: 7%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 29% / 71%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

47%

$25–50k

37%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

26629

—

Braxton Co.

$50,331

West Virginia

$59,608

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,275

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

38.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.449

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

26629

$114,600

Braxton Co.

$117,900

West Virginia

$162,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

26629

—

Braxton Co.

$606

West Virginia

$872

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 129
Owner-occupied: 60.5%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6.1
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

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

20%

30–44

51%

45–59

60+

29%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

31.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

39%

Office and admin

20%

Healthcare

15%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Food service

12%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Health care and social assistance

36%

Education

25%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Admin, support and management

14%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,563

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	26629	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

48%

High school

31%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 52.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 81.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.4%
No internet access: 18.6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Little Birch
State: West Virginia
County: Braxton County
Center point: 38.5637° N, 80.7043° W
Land area: 10 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 26629

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
26601	Sutton, WV	5.8 mi	4,121	$50,469	$116,600
26203	Erbacon, WV	6.3 mi	312	$26,343	under $10,000
26610	Birch River, WV	6.6 mi	723	$37,165	$84,300
26617	Dille, WV	8.1 mi	763	$56,250	—
26623	Frametown, WV	11 mi	1,425	$60,761	$100,500
25063	Duck, WV	12 mi	1,309	$61,731	$136,500
25211	Widen, WV	12 mi	100	$19,659	—
26691	Tioga, WV	12 mi	741	$85,420	$159,800
26624	Gassaway, WV	13 mi	2,219	$47,083	$114,700
26619	Exchange, WV	13 mi	695	$36,366	$110,800
26621	Flatwoods, WV	14 mi	744	$43,092	$157,100
26266	Upperglade, WV	14 mi	217	—	—

Questions about 26629

What city is zip code 26629?

26629 is assigned to Little Birch, West Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 26629 in?

26629 is in Braxton County, West Virginia.

What is the population of 26629?

About 257 people live in 26629, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 26629 in?

26629 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 26629?

The closest zip codes to 26629 are 26601, 26203, 26610, 26617, 26623.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26629, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.