ZIP code 26440: Thornton, WV
26440 is a ZIP code in Thornton, West Virginia, mainly in Taylor County, part of the Clarksburg, WV micro area. About 1,046 people live here.
- Population
- 1,046
- Median household income
- $92,824
- Typical home value
- $181,200+6.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- —gross, per month
- Median age
- 40.5
- Homeowners
- 96.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26440 details
| City | Thornton |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor County (also partly Preston County, Barbour County) |
| Metro area | Clarksburg, WV |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 40.2 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 26 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 37.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 39.32168, -79.91872 |
ZIP codes near 26440
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26354 | Grafton, WV | 5.8 mi | 9,558 |
| 26405 | Moatsville, WV | 7.0 mi | 803 |
| 26410 | Newburg, WV | 8.2 mi | 577 |
| 26444 | Tunnelton, WV | 8.8 mi | 3,490 |
| 26374 | Independence, WV | 9.3 mi | 1,676 |
| 26435 | Simpson, WV | 9.7 mi | 87 |
| 26347 | Flemington, WV | 11.8 mi | 2,807 |
| 26349 | Galloway, WV | 12.2 mi | 157 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26440?
A typical home in ZIP code 26440 is worth about $181,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $92,824 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 26440
What city is ZIP code 26440?
ZIP code 26440 is in Thornton, WV, in Taylor County.
What county is ZIP code 26440 in?
26440 is mainly in Taylor County, West Virginia, and partly in Preston County and Barbour County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26440?
About 1,046 people live in ZIP code 26440, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26440 in?
26440 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.