City

Thornton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,364Population
💰$63,063Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$187,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White94.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate246 (32.8%)
Some College72 (9.6%)
Associates179 (23.8%)
Bachelors91 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree158 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College9.6%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,063 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$187,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units565
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
64%
About Thornton, WV

Thornton is a city in West Virginia, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,364 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Thornton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,063 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Thornton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thornton is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thornton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26440 1,364 $63,063 $187,100 6.8% 33.2% 92.2%