Sutton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26601
Braxton County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,898
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,469
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sutton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26601 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26601 covers 340.1 square miles in Sutton, Braxton County, West Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,898 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26601 reports a modest median household income of $50,469 (13% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,774. Unemployment is 11.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,600 (16% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $549; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Braxton County, so 26601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sutton, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 26601, Sutton, 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
4,898
Population
340.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26601?
44.5
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,469
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$26,774
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26601 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Sutton, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,469 37th percentile higher than 37% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,009housing units
2,009
Total Housing Units
1,529
Occupied Units
480
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,600
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$549
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 108 business establishments in ZIP 26601, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,974,000.
108
Businesses
1,544
Employees
$48.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 13 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 11.1% |
| Information | 6 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26601 vs 26629 →
ZIP 26601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26601
Sutton (26601)
4,898 residents
- 26624
Gassaway (26624)
2,950 residents
- 26610 1,090
Birch River (26610)
1,090 residents
- 26621 757
Flatwoods (26621)
757 residents
- 26619 606
Exchange (26619)
606 residents
- 26627 447
Heaters (26627)
447 residents
- 26629 309
Little Birch (26629)
309 residents
- 26203 198
Erbacon (26203)
198 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26627
Heaters (26627)
$63,750 median income
- 26601
Sutton (26601)
$50,469 median income
- 26624
Gassaway (26624)
$47,083 median income
- 26621
Flatwoods (26621)
$43,092 median income
- 26610
Birch River (26610)
$37,165 median income
- 26619
Exchange (26619)
$36,366 median income
- 26203
Erbacon (26203)
$26,343 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26601 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26601, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,898 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26601 in?
ZIP code 26601 (Sutton) 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 26601?
ZIP code 26601 in Sutton, WV has a population of 4,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26601?
The median household income in ZIP 26601 is $50,469, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26601?
The median home value in ZIP 26601 is $116,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26601 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26601?
ZIP code 26601 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26601 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26601?
In ZIP code 26601, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26601?
In ZIP code 26601, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26601 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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