ZIP Code 26440

Located in Thornton, WV (Taylor County)

ZIP Code 26440 (Thornton, WV): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 1,046 residents (10 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $223,814
  • Average Household Income: $92,824

ZIP code 26440 primarily serves Thornton, WV in Taylor County. An estimated 1,046 people live within this area, with about 10 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 26440, the average price is around $223,814. That makes local housing 47% higher than the West Virginia average of $152,688, and 27% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 26440 earns about $92,824 a year. This income is 60% higher than the average family in West Virginia ($58,057), and 18% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 1,046
Median Household Income $92,824
Median Home Value $223,814
Median Age 40.5 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$48,875
Labor Force Participation59.3%
Unemployment Rate4.2%
Average Commute Time37.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate96.1%
Median Rent-
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)-
Total Housing Units407

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityThornton
CountyTaylor
County FIPS54091
Metro Area (CBSA)Clarksburg, WV
Combined Area (CSA)Fairmont-Clarksburg, WV
Population Density10.0/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.3295, -79.9063
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.25
Dual Income Families55.1%

Marital Status

Married59.5%
Never Married19.1%
Divorced9.4%
Widowed12.0%

Gender

Male37.0%
Female63.0%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)9.6%
Poverty Rate2.7%

Key Population Groups

Veterans8.4%
Disabled Population17.4%
Limited English Proficiency-

All ZIP Codes in Thornton

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
26440 Current 1,046 $92,824 $223,814

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ZIP Code City / State Distance Population
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26410 Newburg, WV 6.7 miles 577
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26374 Independence, WV 8.3 miles 1,676
26425 Rowlesburg, WV 11.8 miles 999
26347 Flemington, WV 12.6 miles 2,807
26520 Arthurdale, WV 12.6 miles 483
26349 Galloway, WV 13 miles 157
26416 Philippi, WV 13 miles 7,693
26547 Reedsville, WV 13.8 miles 2,828
26554 Fairmont, WV 14.5 miles 42,118
26424 Rosemont, WV 14.6 miles 290
26537 Kingwood, WV 14.9 miles 5,276
26287 Parsons, WV 16.1 miles 3,034
26330 Bridgeport, WV 17.1 miles 15,600
26542 Masontown, WV 17.9 miles 2,067
26705 Aurora, WV 18.2 miles 716
26508 Morgantown, WV 18.7 miles 40,231
26283 Montrose, WV 18.9 miles 1,410
26560 Baxter, WV 19.3 miles 153
26559 Barrackville, WV 19.7 miles 1,619
26764 Terra Alta, WV 20.3 miles 4,175
26431 Shinnston, WV 20.5 miles 6,271
26238 Volga, WV 20.7 miles 1,107
26568 Enterprise, WV 20.9 miles 650
26250 Belington, WV 21.1 miles 5,322
26323 Anmoore, WV 21.1 miles 382
26519 Albright, WV 21.2 miles 2,363
26716 Eglon, WV 21.2 miles 944
26269 Hambleton, WV 21.4 miles 843
26588 Rivesville, WV 21.4 miles 2,635
26574 Grant Town, WV 21.5 miles 506
26404 Meadowbrook, WV 21.6 miles 113
26576 Idamay, WV 21.8 miles 634
26501 Morgantown, WV 21.9 miles 19,529
26276 Kerens, WV 22.1 miles 797
26361 Gypsy, WV 22.1 miles 102
26506 Morgantown, WV 22.2 miles 1,476
26563 Carolina, WV 22.2 miles 261
26408 Mount Clare, WV 22.3 miles 2,043
26505 Morgantown, WV 22.3 miles 37,492
26591 Worthington, WV 22.3 miles 1,568
26534 Granville, WV 22.5 miles 792
26369 Hepzibah, WV 22.7 miles 387
26571 Farmington, WV 23 miles 1,788
26292 Thomas, WV 23.6 miles 789
26546 Pursglove, WV 23.9 miles 341
26275 Junior, WV 24 miles 520
26572 Four States, WV 24.6 miles 114
26463 Wyatt, WV 24.7 miles 246
26301 Clarksburg, WV 25.4 miles 28,716
26541 Maidsville, WV 25.9 miles 3,254
26385 Lost Creek, WV 26.6 miles 2,870
26386 Lumberport, WV 26.9 miles 2,243
26271 Hendricks, WV 27.1 miles 299
26525 Bruceton Mills, WV 27.2 miles 8,630
26201 Buckhannon, WV 27.7 miles 18,689
26570 Fairview, WV 27.8 miles 3,350
21550 Oakland, MD 27.9 miles 13,691
26451 West Milford, WV 28 miles 591
26707 Bayard, WV 28.4 miles 299
15451 Lake Lynn, PA 28.6 miles 675
26257 Coalton, WV 28.7 miles 820
26285 Norton, WV 29.1 miles 261
15474 Point Marion, PA 29.2 miles 2,456
26241 Elkins, WV 29.2 miles 14,102
26582 Mannington, WV 29.2 miles 3,743
15327 Dilliner, PA 29.3 miles 1,092
26267 Ellamore, WV 29.4 miles 650
15315 Bobtown, PA 29.9 miles 1,078
15349 Mount Morris, PA 31 miles 1,498
26260 Davis, WV 31.3 miles 1,194
15440 Gibbon Glade, PA 31.5 miles 297
26521 Blacksville, WV 31.7 miles 113
26254 Bowden, WV 31.8 miles 137
26448 Wallace, WV 31.8 miles 1,005
15478 Smithfield, PA 32 miles 5,560
26378 Jane Lew, WV 32.3 miles 4,778
26590 Wana, WV 32.4 miles 550
21541 McHenry, MD 32.8 miles 1,335
15334 Garards Fort, PA 33.6 miles 339
26585 Metz, WV 33.6 miles 977
15338 Greensboro, PA 33.8 miles 1,356
15362 Spraggs, PA 33.8 miles 550
21531 Friendsville, MD 33.9 miles 2,487
26259 Dailey, WV 34.8 miles 113
26348 Folsom, WV 34.8 miles 184
15436 Fairchance, PA 35.1 miles 1,750
26426 Salem, WV 35.2 miles 7,575
26739 Mount Storm, WV 35.2 miles 702
15461 Masontown, PA 35.3 miles 3,792
26278 Mabie, WV 35.4 miles 622
15316 Brave, PA 35.6 miles 231
26210 Adrian, WV 35.6 miles 124
26437 Smithfield, WV 35.6 miles 502
26237 Tallmansville, WV 35.8 miles 579
26372 Horner, WV 35.8 miles 635
15437 Farmington, PA 35.9 miles 2,518
26263 Dryfork, WV 36 miles 206