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Braxton County
Little Birch, WV
26629
26629 ZIP Code — Little Birch, WV
Braxton County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26629 is located in
Little Birch ,
West Virginia ,
within Braxton County .
It covers approximately 10.48 square miles and serves a population of
430 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 304 .
About ZIP code 26629
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $94,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,200. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 26629 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
430
Population density
41 / sq mi
State FIPS
54
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
10.48 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
38.5791
Longitude
-80.6909
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
304
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.8%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
45.2%
32.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
3.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,200
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 62 14.4% 18 and over 368 85.6% 65 and over 147 34.2% Median age 58.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 329 62% Hispanic or Latino 101 19% Two or more races 101 19%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.8%
53.3%
51.6%
$50k – $100k
45.2%
32.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.0%
15.8%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
3.1%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 23.6% $25k–$35k 19.7% $35k–$50k 39.3% $50k–$75k 17.4% Median income $45,200
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $94,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 76.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 23.6% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.42
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.4% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 23.6% 1960–1969 10.7% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 34.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 81.5% 3 bedrooms 11.2% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 23.6% 1 vehicle 33.1% 2 vehicles 38.8% 3 or more 4.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Propane / LP gas 50.0% Wood 50.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 83 46.6% Cohabiting couple 19 10.7% Male householder, no spouse 12 6.7% Female householder, no spouse 64 36.0% Households with children under 18 72 40.4% Households with seniors (65+) 95 53.4% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 53.5% 35.4% Married 46.5% 36.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 18.6% Divorced 0.0% 9.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
37.8%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 53.5% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
61.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 42.7% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 57.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.2% Government 18.8% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
65.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 64.0% Retirement income 13.5% Supplemental Security 23.6% Cash public assistance 12.4% Food stamps / SNAP 23.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 44.7% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 11.0% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 40.3% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 13.9% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.4% Binge drinking 10.8% No physical activity 33.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.7% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 25.5% Poor mental health 18.3% Poor physical health 17.2% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.7% Visited dentist 48.3% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 26.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 12 3.3%
Disability % Any disability 16.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 8.6% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.2% Public insurance 70.7% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 368 85.6% 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) 430 100.0% Born in same state 430 100.0% Born in different state 410 95.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 120 27.9% Italian 101 23.5%
Ancestry Count % Arab 41 9.5% English 38 8.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.4% Internet access 58.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26629
What city is ZIP code 26629 in?
ZIP code 26629 is primarily assigned to Little Birch, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26629 in?
ZIP code 26629 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.
Does ZIP code 26629 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 26629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 26629 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 26629 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26629?
28% of residents in ZIP code 26629 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26629?
The median home value in ZIP code 26629 is $94,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 26629 in?
ZIP code 26629 observes the EST timezone.
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