ZIP Code 26610 - Birch River West Virginia

26610 Overview

ZIP Code 26610 is located in Birch River West Virginia. 26610 is entirely within Nicholas County. Regionally, 26610 is located in the Charleston-Huntington Area.

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ZIP Code 26610 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBirch River
Primary CountyNicholas County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)576
Area Code(s)304 / 681
Current Time
EST

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26610 Demographics

26610 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26610 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 26610 is White. The current unemployment level in 26610 is 4.0%.

Population576
Population Growth Rate-52.32%
Population Density8 People per Square Mile
Total Households403
Median Household Income (2021)$40,714
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$166,200
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.0%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.84%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.67%

26610 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White51594.84%
Black285.16%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26610 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White8497.67%
Black22.33%
Hispanic00%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

26610 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College387.31%
Bachelor Degree315.96%
High School Diploma26851.54%
No High School Diploma71.35%
GED or Alternate12023.08%
1 or More Years of College346.54%
Associates Degree132.5%
Masters Degree91.73%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

26610 Geography

Coordinates38.48233795,-80.75119019
Adjacent ZIP Codes
RegionCharleston-Huntington Area
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area74 Square Miles

26610 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6a: -10F to -5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year
Ecoregion69d - Dissected Appalachian Plateau

26610 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)20222937475661595340322440
Avg Max Temp (°F)41455565748083827666554564
Avg Precip (In.)4.13.464.184.25.145.025.474.9543.514.183.9852.18

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