PlainZIP

Baker, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26801

Hardy County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,118
6/sq mi
$56,429
Median income
$206,700
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baker pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26801 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baker, Hardy County, West Virginia, home to just 1,118 residents across 189.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26801 reports a modest median household income of $56,429 (2% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,806. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $206,700 (50% above the state average); renters pay a median of $779 monthly, and 87.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. To put 26801 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hardy County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26801, Baker, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,118

Population

189.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 26801?

51.2

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
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?

$56,429

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$29,806

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 26801 ranks nationally

Baker, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,429 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

What does housing look like?

927

Total Housing Units

566

Occupied Units

361

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$206,700

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$779

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 26801, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,804,000.

25

Businesses

287

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26801 vs 26810 →

ZIP 26801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26810 Lost City, WV 329 5.7 mi
26755 Rio, WV 833 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hardy County

26836 standard
Moorefield, WV
Pop: 6,578
26851 standard
Wardensville, WV
Pop: 2,180
26812 standard
Mathias, WV
Pop: 1,705
26845 standard
Old Fields, WV
Pop: 898
26818 standard
Fisher, WV
Pop: 709
26810 standard
Lost City, WV
Pop: 329

Related Areas

Hardy County Baker, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26801 in? ▼
ZIP code 26801 (Baker) is located in Hardy County, West Virginia. Hardy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardy-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26801? ▼
ZIP code 26801 in Baker, WV has a population of 1,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26801 is $56,429, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26801 is $206,700, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26801 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26801? ▼
ZIP code 26801 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26801? ▼
In ZIP code 26801, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26801? ▼
In ZIP code 26801, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26801 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.