26440 ZIP Code – Thornton, West Virginia
26440 is a small ZIP code in Thornton, West Virginia, part of Taylor County with a population of approximately 1,119 residents. The median household income of $57,500 is near the West Virginia average and below the national average. The median home value of $157,500 is below the national average, with 96.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.8%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 5.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 37.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26354, 26410, 26405.
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ZIP 26440 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26440 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,119 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $157k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26354 – Grafton
- 26410 – Newburg
- 26405 – Moatsville
- 26444 – Tunnelton
- 26374 – Independence
- 26435 – Simpson
- 26425 – Rowlesburg
- 26347 – Flemington
- 26520 – Arthurdale
- 26349 – Galloway
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26354 | GRAFTON | 10,130 | $48,750 |
| 26410 | NEWBURG | 636 | $61,000 |
| 26405 | MOATSVILLE | 1,220 | $54,821 |
| 26444 | TUNNELTON | 3,501 | $51,940 |
| 26374 | INDEPENDENCE | 1,884 | $51,932 |