26285 ZIP Code — Norton, WV

Randolph County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26285 is located in Norton, West Virginia, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 12.86 square miles and serves a population of 215 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26285

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 $94,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 26285 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

215

population

12.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	215
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	12.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9294
Longitude	-79.9777
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	92.5%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	7.5%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

215

Population

People per sq mi

63.2

Median age

Median household income

$42,610

Per capita income

$94,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	215	100.0%
65 and over	65	30.2%
Median age	63.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	215	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	92.5%	55.9%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.1%	15.8%
Over $200k	7.5%	2.3%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 30.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	30.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 52.9%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	39.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	76.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.1%
Electricity	32.1%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	34.3%
Cohabiting couple	11	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	35.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	41.6%
Average household size	1.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	0.0%
Married	38.3%	43.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	44.4%
Divorced	39.3%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 80.0%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 47.7%

Public administration 21.1%

Construction 15.6%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	31.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	22.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.2%
Retirement income	41.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	38.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	73.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	215	100.0%
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)	215	100.0%
Born in same state	215	100.0%
Born in different state	192	89.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	29.3%
French	34	15.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	63.7%
Internet access	65.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26285

What city is ZIP code 26285 in?

ZIP code 26285 is primarily assigned to Norton, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26285 in?

ZIP code 26285 falls within Randolph County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26285 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 26285 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 26285 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 26285 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 26285 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 26285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26285?

The median home value in ZIP code 26285 is $94,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 26285 in?

ZIP code 26285 observes the EST timezone.