Birch River
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Birch River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, with 86 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,112 ft (339 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tioga, 7.3 miles SE.
- 86residents (2020 Census)
- 1,112 ftelevation · 339 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 26610ZIP code
About Birch River
Birch River is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The community is situated in the valley of the Birch River and is the location of the western terminus of West Virginia Route 82, at U.S. Route 19. As of the 2020 census, its population was 86 (down from 107 at the 2010 census).
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Birch River had 86 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Birch River at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicholas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 86 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4955° N, 80.7526° W |
| ZIP code | 26610 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5407756 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Birch River
- Tioga7.3 mi SE
- Gassaway11.9 mi N
- Sutton12.1 mi N
- Camden-on-Gauley12.1 mi SE
- Cowen12.3 mi SE
- Craigsville13.3 mi SE
- Summersville15.2 mi S
- Flatwoods16.2 mi N
- Clay18.1 mi W
- Addison (Webster Springs)18.8 mi E
- Nettie19.4 mi S
- Fenwick20.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Birch River
What county is Birch River in?
Birch River is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Birch River, WV?
86 people lived in Birch River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Birch River, WV?
The ZIP code of Birch River is 26610.
What is the elevation of Birch River?
1,112 feet (339 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Birch River?
Tioga (7.3 mi), Gassaway (11.9 mi), Sutton (12.1 mi), Camden-on-Gauley (12.1 mi), Cowen (12.3 mi).
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