26335 ZIP Code — Burnsville, WV

Braxton County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26335 is located in Burnsville, West Virginia, within Braxton County. It covers approximately 43.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26335

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,923. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26335 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,249

population

43.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26335 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26335

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26335. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burnsville	Acceptable
Burnsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26430 Sand Fork (5.2 mi) 26412 Orlando (5.2 mi) 26631 Napier (6.6 mi) 26627 Heaters (6.8 mi) 26447 Walkersville (8.2 mi) 26384 Linn (8.5 mi) 26621 Flatwoods (8.6 mi) 26351 Glenville (10.7 mi) 26376 Ireland (10.8 mi) 26624 Gassaway (12.9 mi) 26601 Sutton (14 mi) 26321 Alum Bridge (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,249
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	43.58 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	38.8529
Longitude	-80.6500
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	32.1%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	59.9%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	13.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.6%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,249

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$61,923

Median household income

$26,396

Per capita income

$83,800

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

544

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

154

25–34

111

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

104

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	229	18.3%
18 and over	1,020	81.7%
65 and over	291	23.3%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,238	98.6%
Two or more races	11	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	53.3%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	59.9%	32.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	13.0%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.6%	3.1%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$61,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 44.6%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,800
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	64.1%
3 or more	4.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	31.6%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	324	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	57	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	101	20.7%
Households with children under 18	148	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	191	39.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	8.4%
Married	47.0%	70.1%
Separated	6.9%	2.4%
Widowed	1.7%	7.1%
Divorced	7.9%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	133	61.3%
High school	60	27.6%
College / grad school	19	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.4%

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Construction 16.3%

Public administration 7.3%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Professional & management 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	33.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	22.8%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	1.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	6.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.4

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 16.6%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 58.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	39.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	25.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,221	97.8%
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)	1,246	99.8%
Born in same state	1,232	98.6%
Born in different state	1,019	81.6%
Foreign born	14	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	385	30.8%
French	169	13.5%
English	33	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	2.2%
Polish	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26335

What city is ZIP code 26335 in?

ZIP code 26335 is primarily assigned to Burnsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26335 in?

ZIP code 26335 falls within Braxton County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26335?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26335 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 26335 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26335 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 26335 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26335?

15% of residents in ZIP code 26335 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26335 in?

ZIP code 26335 observes the EST timezone.