830
Population
↑ 119% since 2019
14.9
Median Age
↓ 75% since 2019
6.7%
College Grads
▼ 83% below avg
0.0%
Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
| ZIP Code | 26562 |
|---|---|
| City | Burton |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Wetzel County |
| Area Code | 304/681 |
| Elevation | 1,443 ft |
| Latitude | 39.642435 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.44378 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 54103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 65.2% (541)
Female 34.8% (289) ♀
Race & Ethnicity
White60.2%
Hispanic23.0%
Other16.8%
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 14.9 yrs ↓ 75% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.56 |
| Below Poverty | 25.2% ▲ 152% above avg |
| College Grads | 6.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 181 (67.3%) |
| Some College | 22 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 48 (17.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3 (1.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15 (5.6%) |
Education
HS Grad67.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income
Housing Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Total Units | 289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant Units | 56 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.56 |
Income Distribution
Employment & Commute
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Housing Stock
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 289 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 56 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 26562 is in Burton, WV, in Wetzel County.
ZIP code 26562 is located in West Virginia (WV).
ZIP code 26562 is in Wetzel County, WV.
ZIP 26562 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 26562 is 830 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 26562
ZIP code 26562 is located in Burton, West Virginia, within Wetzel County. With a population of 830, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 14.9 years.
The population of 26562 is majority White (60.24%). Residents are less-educated — 6.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.2%.
Overall, ZIP code 26562 in Burton, WV is characterized as less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.