26136 ZIP Code — Big Bend, WV

Calhoun County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26136 is located in Big Bend, West Virginia, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 16.18 square miles and serves a population of 338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26136

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 $114,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,604. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 70 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26136 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

338

population

16.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26136. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Bend	Acceptable
Big Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26147 Grantsville (4 mi) 26148 Macfarlan (7.2 mi) 26178 Smithville (7.5 mi) 26137 Big Springs (7.5 mi) 25261 Millstone (9.3 mi) 25234 Arnoldsburg (9.4 mi) 26362 Harrisville (12.4 mi) 25267 Normantown (13.3 mi) 26325 Auburn (14.6 mi) 26143 Elizabeth (14.6 mi) 26160 Palestine (15.9 mi) 26351 Glenville (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	338
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	16.18 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	38.9873
Longitude	-81.1361
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	80.7%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.1%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

338

Population

People per sq mi

51.7

Median age

$47,604

Median household income

$25,687

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

180

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	14.2%
18 and over	290	85.8%
65 and over	85	25.1%
Median age	51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	324	93.6%
Two or more races	14	4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.7%	60.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	9.1%	24.3%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.5%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 23.4%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	23.4%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$47,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 32.3%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	27.3%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.6%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	33.5%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	24.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	52.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.3%
Electricity	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	19	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	15	10.6%
Households with children under 18	21	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	36.9%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.5%	14.9%
Married	55.3%	76.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	11.2%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	40.0%
High school	8	10.0%
College / grad school	40	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 47.0%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Construction 9.4%

Information 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Education & healthcare 6.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	37.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	70.3

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.5%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	97.6%
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)	338	100.0%
Born in same state	338	100.0%
Born in different state	286	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	98	29%
Arab	33	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	8.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26136

What city is ZIP code 26136 in?

ZIP code 26136 is primarily assigned to Big Bend, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26136 in?

ZIP code 26136 falls within Calhoun County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26136 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 26136 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26136 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 26136 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26136?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 26136 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 26136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26136 in?

ZIP code 26136 observes the EST timezone.