City

Burton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Wetzel County  ·  West Virginia

👥830Population
🎂14.9Median Age
🎓6.7%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.2% Female 34.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.2%Hispanic: 23%Other: 16.8%Race
White60.2%
Hispanic23.0%
Other16.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
46%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
14%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age14.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.56
Below Poverty25.2% ▲ 152% above avg
College Grads6.7% ▼ 83% below avg
HS Graduate181 (67.3%)
Some College22 (8.2%)
Associates48 (17.8%)
Bachelors3 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree15 (5.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.3%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 5.6%Edu
HS Grad67.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
29%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%

Financials

Total Housing Units289
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
56%
About Burton, WV

Burton is a city in West Virginia, located in Wetzel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 830 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 14.9 years.

The population of Burton is less-educated. 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (60.24%).

Burton, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Burton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.