| Official Zip Code Name | Thornton |
| Zip Code State | West Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Taylor |
| Secondary County: | Preston |
| Area Code | 304 / 681 |
| Current Population: | 1135 |
| Racial Majority: | White 96.48% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income | $28479 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50530 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 46 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1345 - 1611 ft. |
| Area | 38 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.33072600, -79.90359300 |
The current unemployment level in 26440 is 5.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 5.7% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 26440 increased to 1135 from 1068 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 26440 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 26440 public schools is . % of students in 26440 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1097 | 96.48% | 1111 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 40 | 3.52% | 2 | +1900% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 9 | 0% | 9 | -100% |
| White | % |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | % |
| Hispanic | % |
| Asian | % |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | % |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | % |
| Two or More Races | % |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1135 | 1068 |
| Male Population | 51.90% | |
| Female Population | 48.10% | |
| Total Households | 461 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | % |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | % |
| Median Household Income | $28479 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 79.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 16.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 4.60% |
| 26440 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| West Virginia District 1 | David McKinley | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All West Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
| 26410 - Newburg |
| 26374 - Independence |
| 26444 - Tunnelton |
| 26405 - Moatsville |
| 26354 - Grafton |
Zip Code 26440 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 21 | 29 | 37 | 47 | 56 | 60 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 32 | 25 | 40 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 38 | 42 | 52 | 63 | 72 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 | 62 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.52 | 3.09 | 4.06 | 3.79 | 4.59 | 4.55 | 4.83 | 4.2 | 3.73 | 2.94 | 3.59 | 3.47 | 46.37 |