City

Big Bend, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  West Virginia

👥266Population
💰$42,500Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂64.5Median Age
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 177% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 4.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 177% above avg
HS Graduate112 (51.9%)
Some College21 (9.7%)
Associates29 (13.4%)
Bachelors18 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree36 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.9%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad51.9%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Total Housing Units165
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

15–30 min
88%
30–45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Big Bend, WV

Big Bend is a city in West Virginia, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 266 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.5 years.

Economically, Big Bend is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,500 is below the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The population of Big Bend is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.98%).

Big Bend, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Big Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26136 266 $42,500 13.6% 25.0% 88.7%