26137 ZIP Code — Big Springs, WV

Calhoun County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26137 is located in Big Springs, West Virginia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 51.10 square miles and serves a population of 924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26137

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,615. Poverty affects 58% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 26137 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

924

population

51.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Springs	Acceptable
Big Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26147 Grantsville (5.7 mi) 26136 Big Bend (7.5 mi) 26178 Smithville (7.6 mi) 25267 Normantown (7.9 mi) 25261 Millstone (9 mi) 26325 Auburn (9.5 mi) 26351 Glenville (9.7 mi) 25234 Arnoldsburg (11.5 mi) 26362 Harrisville (11.9 mi) 26148 Macfarlan (12.8 mi) 26636 Rosedale (14.7 mi) 26443 Troy (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	924
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	51.10 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.9738
Longitude	-80.9967
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

924

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$24,615

Median household income

$13,377

Per capita income

$158,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

57.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

295

Housing units

1.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

150

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	190	20.6%
18 and over	734	79.4%
65 and over	153	16.6%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.8%

Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Two or more races 12.1%

Group	Count	%
White	797	75.8%
Hispanic or Latino	127	12.1%
Two or more races	127	12.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 19.5%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 24.4%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.5%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	24.4%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
Median income	$24,615

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.9%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 35.6%

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	1.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.8%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.1%
Wood	16.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	50	19.1%
Households with children under 18	84	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	43.1%
Average household size	3.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.2%	0.0%
Married	69.8%	83.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	6.3%	6.8%
Divorced	8.7%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 65.3%

Some college, no degree 6.0%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.9%
Bachelor's or higher	1.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	5.3%
Elementary school	169	89.4%
High school	10	5.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 37.0%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Public administration 11.3%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Construction 5.9%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	8.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	40.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.5%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 57.6%

Under 18 years 82.6%

18 and over 51.1%

Married-couple families 36.5%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.0%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.2%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	37.2%
Uninsured under 19	45.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	923	99.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	924	100.0%
Born in same state	924	100.0%
Born in different state	390	42.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	186	20.1%
Arab	79	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	5.7%
Irish	25	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.4%
Internet access	66.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26137

What city is ZIP code 26137 in?

ZIP code 26137 is primarily assigned to Big Springs, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26137 in?

ZIP code 26137 falls within Calhoun County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26137?

58% of residents in ZIP code 26137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26137 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 26137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 26137 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 26137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26137?

The median household income in ZIP code 26137 is $24,615, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26137 in?

ZIP code 26137 observes the EST timezone.