City

Big Springs, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,064Population
💰$31,550Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$152,600Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Asian: 1.7%Other: 12.8%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Asian1.7%
Other12.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
25–44
36%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty48.9% ▲ 389% above avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate440 (68.8%)
Some College40 (6.3%)
Associates62 (9.7%)
Bachelors33 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree60 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 68.8%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad68.8%
Some College6.3%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,550 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$152,600 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units387
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Big Springs, WV

Big Springs is a city in West Virginia, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,064 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Big Springs is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,550 is well below the national average. Approximately 48.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Springs is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26137 1,064 $31,550 $152,600 3.0% 14.5% 91.1%