ZIP Code 26440 - Thornton West Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 26440 is located in Thornton West Virginia. 26440 is primarily within Taylor County, with some portions in Preston County and Barbour County. Regionally, 26440 is located in the Clarksburg-Weston Area.
ZIP Code 26440 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Thornton |
| Primary County | Taylor County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,119 |
| Area Code(s) | 304 / 681 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 26440 Map
26440 Demographics
26440 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in West Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 26440 is White. The current unemployment level in 26440 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,119 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.22% |
| Population Density | 29 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 376 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,923 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $143,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
26440 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,223 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
26440 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 74 | 12.15% |
| Bachelor Degree | 33 | 5.42% |
| High School Diploma | 298 | 48.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 70 | 11.49% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 84 | 13.79% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 4.11% |
| Masters Degree | 25 | 4.11% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
26440 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.33072662, -79.90359497 |
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| Regions | Clarksburg-Weston Area Morgantown Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Clarksburg, WV Morgantown, WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 38 Square Miles |
26440 Schools
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26440 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69b - Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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