ZIP code 26601
Where is ZIP code 26601?
Sutton, West Virginia
Braxton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 26601 belongs to Sutton, West Virginia in Braxton County. 26601 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 304 and 681. About 4,121 people live in the 26601 area, where the median household income is $50,469. The closest ZIP codes are 26621 (Flatwoods, 5 mi north), 26629 (Little Birch, 5.4 mi south) and 26624 (Gassaway, 6.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 26601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sutton |
| Also accepted | Centralia, Herold, Newville |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Braxton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 304, 681 |
| Coordinates | 38.6541, -80.676 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 266 |
Population and income in 26601
| Population | 4,121 · higher than 85% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · lower than 58% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.5 years · lower than 55% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $50,469 · lower than 63% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,774 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $116,600 · lower than 55% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $549 a month |
| Housing units | 2,009 |
| Households | 1,529 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 30% |
| Land area | 126.73 sq mi (plus 2.87 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26621 | Flatwoods, WV | 5 mi N | Standard |
| 26629 | Little Birch, WV | 5.4 mi S | Standard |
| 26624 | Gassaway, WV | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 26619 | Exchange, WV | 7 mi NW | Standard |
| 26627 | Heaters, WV | 7.7 mi N | Standard |
| 26335 | Burnsville, WV | 8.6 mi N | Standard |
| 26203 | Erbacon, WV | 9.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 26623 | Frametown, WV | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 26631 | Napier, WV | 10.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 26610 | Birch River, WV | 11.9 mi S | Standard |
| 26615 | Copen, WV | 13 mi N | Standard |
| 26617 | Dille, WV | 14 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26601
123 MAIN ST
SUTTON WV 26601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts CENTRALIA, HEROLD and NEWVILLE as the city name for 26601. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26601?
- 26601 is a Sutton, West Virginia ZIP code. Centralia, Herold and Newville are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26601 in?
- ZIP code 26601 is in Braxton County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26601 in?
- 26601 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26601 use area codes 304 and 681.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26601?
- About 4,121 people live in ZIP code 26601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26601?
- The median household income in 26601 is $50,469 a year, lower than 63% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 26601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26601 are 26621 (Flatwoods, 5 miles), 26629 (Little Birch, 5.4 miles), 26624 (Gassaway, 6.4 miles) and 26619 (Exchange, 7 miles).