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ZIP Code 26617
Birch River, WV, Clay County
Population
763
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
72
City
Birch River
ZIP 26617 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26617 at a glance
- The median household income is $56,250, 6% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
Local data for ZIP 26617
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26617, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
0.0%
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
19.7
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26617, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26617, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26617?
- ZIP code 26617 is in Birch River, WV (Clay County).
- What county is ZIP code 26617 in?
- ZIP code 26617 is mostly in Clay County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26617?
- About 763 people live in the 26617 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.