City

Little Birch, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Braxton County  ·  West Virginia

👥363Population
💰$39,531Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$110,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Other: 20.1%Race
White79.9%
Other20.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
23%
5–17
6%
25–44
12%
45–64
20%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
HS Graduate29 (22.7%)
Some College68 (53.1%)
Associates8 (6.3%)
Bachelors23 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 53.1%Associates: 6.3%Bachelors: 18%Edu
HS Grad22.7%
Some College53.1%
Associates6.3%
Bachelors18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
66%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,531 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$110,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
59%
$50k–$75k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
79%
About Little Birch, WV

Little Birch is a city in West Virginia, located in Braxton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 363 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Little Birch is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,531 is below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Little Birch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Little Birch is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.89%).

Little Birch, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Little Birch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26629 363 $39,531 $110,700 0.0% 18.0% 77.1%