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Braxton County, WV
4 cities and towns and 14 ZIP codes in Braxton County, West Virginia.
Population
12,208
Land area
511sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
14
Cities and towns in Braxton County
Braxton County at a glance
- Braxton County is 68% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,331, 16% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,900 (27% below West Virginia) and median rent is $606 a month.
- Its largest cities are Sutton (797), Gassaway (688) and Burnsville (547).
Local data for Braxton County, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Braxton County, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,331
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$117,900
Median rent
$606/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,923), Irish Americans (1,867), Scottish Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,641
4,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $9,825 per person
PPP loans
$16.3M
213 loans, 1,842 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Braxton County, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Braxton County, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
38
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Braxton County, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
19.1%
U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Braxton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Braxton County, WV?
- Sutton is the largest city or town in Braxton County, with about 797 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Braxton County?
- Braxton County includes 14 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 25063, 26335, 26376, 26412, 26601.
- What is the population of Braxton County, WV?
- About 12,208 people live in Braxton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Braxton County?
- Braxton County borders Nicholas County, Lewis County, Webster County, Clay County, Gilmer County, Calhoun County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023