| Official Zip Code Name | Birch River |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Nicholas |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Current Population: | 1090 |
| Racial Majority: | White 100% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 100% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $29140 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $40560 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 32 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 1299 - 2270 ft. |
| Area | 83 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 38.48233800, -80.75119300 |
The current unemployment level in 26610 is 8.1% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 8.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 26610 decreased to 1090 from 1309 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 26610 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 26610 public schools is White. -7.7% of students in 26610 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 939 | 100% | 1067 | -12% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 13 | 0% | 13 | -100% |
| White | 100% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1090 | 1309 |
| Male Population | 51.90% | |
| Female Population | 48.10% | |
| Total Households | 447 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | -7.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $29140 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 77.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 16.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.30% |
| 26610 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 3 | Carol Miller | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All West Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
| 26691 - Tioga |
| 26651 - Summersville |
| 26629 - Little Birch |
| 26203 - Erbacon |
| 26206 - Cowen |
| 25063 - Duck |
| 26623 - Frametown |
| 26601 - Sutton |
| 26617 - Dille |
Zip Code 26610 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 40 | 32 | 24 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 41 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 55 | 45 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.1 | 3.46 | 4.18 | 4.2 | 5.14 | 5.02 | 5.47 | 4.95 | 4 | 3.51 | 4.18 | 3.98 | 52.18 |