26562 ZIP Code — Burton, WV

Wetzel County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26562 is located in Burton, West Virginia, within Wetzel County. It covers approximately 34.69 square miles and serves a population of 599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26562

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 26562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

599

population

34.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	599
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	34.69 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.6665
Longitude	-80.4026
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	59.2%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

599

Population

People per sq mi

19.4

Median age

Median household income

$25,292

Per capita income

$79,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	41.1%
18 and over	353	58.9%
65 and over	60	10.0%
Median age	19.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	599	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	54.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	21.8%	31.9%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	12.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Under $10k 15.3%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 15.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.3%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	28.2%
$100k–$150k	6.5%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	15.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 48.2%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	58.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	44.5%
3 bedrooms	15.6%
4 bedrooms	39.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.6%
Electricity	35.9%
Fuel oil	6.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	107	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	63	37.1%
Households with children under 18	99	58.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	27.1%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	13.7%
Married	56.9%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.8%
Divorced	0.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 35.6%

Some college, no degree 35.9%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	14.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	135	52.7%
High school	68	26.6%
College / grad school	15	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 39.5%

Transportation & utilities 22.7%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Construction 12.6%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.4%
Service	2.5%
Sales & office	31.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.2%
Government	25.2%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.1%
Carpool	31.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.3

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 24.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	15.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	15.4%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.6%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	560	93.5%
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)	599	100.0%
Born in same state	599	100.0%
Born in different state	570	95.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	28.7%
French	52	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	5.3%
English	12	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.4%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26562

What city is ZIP code 26562 in?

ZIP code 26562 is primarily assigned to Burton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26562 in?

ZIP code 26562 falls within Wetzel County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26562 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 26562 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26562?

10% 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 26562 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 26562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26562?

The median home value in ZIP code 26562 is $79,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26562 in?

ZIP code 26562 observes the EST timezone.