PlainZIP

Burnsville, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26335

Braxton County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,378
11/sq mi
$51,513
Median income
$112,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burnsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26335 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26335 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burnsville, Braxton County, West Virginia, home to just 1,378 residents across 123.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26335 reports a modest median household income of $51,513 (11% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $24,429. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $112,900 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $598 monthly, and 70.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 43 minutes. To put 26335 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Braxton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26335, Burnsville, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,378

Population

123.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26335?

38.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,513

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$24,429

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

42.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26335 ranks nationally

Burnsville, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,513 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

641

Total Housing Units

477

Occupied Units

164

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$112,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$598

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 26335, employing approximately 73 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,191,000.

12

Businesses

73

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26335 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26335 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26335 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26335 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26615 Copen, WV 245 3.3 mi
26430 Sand Fork, WV 466 4.8 mi
26412 Orlando, WV 546 5.4 mi
26619 Exchange, WV 606 6.3 mi
26384 Linn, WV 520 9.0 mi
26627 Heaters, WV 447 7.7 mi
26631 Napier, WV 352 7.7 mi
26621 Flatwoods, WV 757 11.5 mi
26624 Gassaway, WV 2,950 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Braxton County

26601 standard
Sutton, WV
Pop: 4,898
26624 standard
Gassaway, WV
Pop: 2,950
25063 standard
Duck, WV
Pop: 1,797
26623 standard
Frametown, WV
Pop: 1,189
26621 standard
Flatwoods, WV
Pop: 757
26619 standard
Exchange, WV
Pop: 606

Related Areas

Braxton County Burnsville, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26335 in? ▼
ZIP code 26335 (Burnsville) is located in Braxton County, West Virginia. Braxton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/braxton-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26335? ▼
ZIP code 26335 in Burnsville, WV has a population of 1,378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26335? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26335 is $51,513, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26335? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26335 is $112,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26335? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26335 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26335? ▼
ZIP code 26335 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 73 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26335? ▼
In ZIP code 26335, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26335? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26335 is 42.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26335? ▼
In ZIP code 26335, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26335? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26335 is 20.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.