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 Low-density area
- $56,429
- Median income Below-median income area
- $206,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baker pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,806. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $206,700 (50% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 87.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $779.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hardy County, so 26801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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
Who lives in ZIP 26801?
51.2
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,806
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 26801 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Baker, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,429 Top 47% higher than 53% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
927housing units
927
Total Housing Units
566
Occupied Units
361
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,700
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 26801
Baker (26801)
1,118 residents
- 26755
Rio (26755)
833 residents
- 26810 329
Lost City (26810)
329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26801, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,118 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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