26710 ZIP Code — Burlington, WV

Mineral County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26710 is located in Burlington, West Virginia, within Mineral County. It covers approximately 81.61 square miles and serves a population of 2,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26710

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26710 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,518

population

81.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26710 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26710

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26710. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burlington	Acceptable
Burlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26852 Purgitsville (5.9 mi) 26726 Keyser (6.1 mi) 26743 New Creek (8 mi) 26750 Piedmont (9.6 mi) 21562 Westernport (10 mi) 21557 Rawlings (10.3 mi) 26757 Romney (10.5 mi) 21540 Luke (11 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (11.4 mi) 26761 Shanks (13.6 mi) 26717 Elk Garden (13.7 mi) 21523 Bloomington (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,518
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	81.61 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	39.3613
Longitude	-78.9192
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,518

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$32,226

Per capita income

$183,700

Median home value

$727

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

919

Housing units

15.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

110

15–19

108

20–24

117

25–34

161

35–44

174

175

45–54

188

55–59

165

60–64

178

183

65–74

198

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	490	19.5%
18 and over	2,028	80.5%
65 and over	484	19.2%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,502	99.4%
Black or African American	9	0.4%
Asian	4	0.2%
Two or more races	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	48.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	51.9%	37.4%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.2%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	28.5%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 13.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,700
Median rent / month	$727
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.1%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	50.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	34.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	551	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	87	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	148	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	104	11.7%
Households with children under 18	287	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	320	36.0%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	24.0%
Married	53.0%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.8%
Divorced	19.4%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.2%
Kindergarten	14	3.2%
Elementary school	288	65.8%
High school	77	17.6%
College / grad school	45	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 15.7%

Other services 9.5%

Professional & management 8.0%

Construction 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	30.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 54.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	43.4%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	7.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	22.4%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,445	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,501	99.3%
Born in same state	2,367	94.0%
Born in different state	1,002	39.8%
Foreign born	134	5.3%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	522	20.7%
Arab	145	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	5.7%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	90.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26710

What city is ZIP code 26710 in?

ZIP code 26710 is primarily assigned to Burlington, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26710 in?

ZIP code 26710 falls within Mineral County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26710 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 26710 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26710 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 26710 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26710?

The median home value in ZIP code 26710 is $183,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 26710?

ZIP code 26710 has an estimated population of 2,518 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26710 in?

ZIP code 26710 observes the EST timezone.