Zip Code 26440 — Thornton, WV
26440 is a ZIP Code associated with Thornton, WV, located within Taylor. 26440 ranks #3 out of 5 ZIP codes in Taylor County by population (and #290 out of 738 in WV). The area supports an estimated population of 1,046 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 10.0 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 26440 |
| Primary City | Thornton |
| State / Province | WV |
| County | Taylor |
| Total Population | 1,046 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 10.0 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 26440 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 26440 | Taylor County | WV State Average |
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| Population | 1,046 | 13,788 (Total) | 1,778,104 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 10.0 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #3 of 5 | -- | -- |
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