ZIP Code 26560

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Baxter · Marion County · West Virginia

Population
227

424/sq mi

Median income
$6,875

▼ 91% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,700

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 23.5

Land area
0.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 26560 in Baxter, West Virginia has a population of 227. The median household income is $6,875, which is 91% below the national average. Median home value is $93,700, 66% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 26560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Baxter, Marion County, West Virginia. The area is home to 227 residents, producing a population density of 424 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26560 against West Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26560 sits at $6,875 (88% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $4,374. The poverty rate stands at 91.5% and the unemployment rate at 100.0%. On housing, the median home value is $93,700 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 26560 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26560, Baxter, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

227

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

424

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26560?

23.5

Median Age

67.3%

Male

32.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$6,875

Median Household Income

-88% vs state

$4,374

Per Capita Income

91.5%

Poverty Rate

100.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

54

Total Housing Units

54

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$93,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
26588 Rivesville, WV 2,611 2.2 mi
26586 Montana Mines, WV 209 2.6 mi
26559 Barrackville, WV 1,269 3.0 mi
26574 Grant Town, WV 664 3.5 mi
26554 Fairmont, WV 41,369 5.4 mi
26571 Farmington, WV 1,833 6.1 mi
26576 Idamay, WV 608 6.8 mi
26587 Rachel, WV 432 8.2 mi
26570 Fairview, WV 3,595 8.2 mi
26563 Carolina, WV 381 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26560 in?
ZIP code 26560 (Baxter) is located in Marion County, West Virginia. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26560?
ZIP code 26560 in Baxter, WV has a population of 227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26560?
The median household income in ZIP 26560 is $6,875, which is 91% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26560?
The median home value in ZIP 26560 is $93,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26560 is White at 100.0%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26560 is 91.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Baxter, WV

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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