26801 ZIP Code — Baker, WV

Hardy County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26801 is located in Baker, West Virginia, within Hardy County. It covers approximately 81.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304.

About ZIP code 26801

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,875. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 26801 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,101

population

81.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26810 Lost City (8.1 mi) 26851 Wardensville (9.1 mi) 26755 Rio (10 mi) 26836 Moorefield (10.2 mi) 26845 Old Fields (10.4 mi) 26812 Mathias (14.4 mi) 26761 Shanks (14.9 mi) 22644 Maurertown (15.4 mi) 26852 Purgitsville (15.6 mi) 22810 Basye (16.8 mi) 26808 High View (16.9 mi) 26757 Romney (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,101
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	81.42 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	39.0655
Longitude	-78.7925
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,101

Population

People per sq mi

60.8

Median age

$46,875

Median household income

$28,110

Per capita income

$152,500

Median home value

$678

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

601

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

120

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	169	15.3%
18 and over	932	84.7%
65 and over	445	40.4%
Median age	60.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,083	96.8%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.6%
Other race	18	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	52.1%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	31.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	14.6%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	21.7%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$46,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 19.5%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,500
Median rent / month	$678
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	35.1%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	24.3%
4 bedrooms	32.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	41.0%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	14	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	122	27.4%
Female householder, no spouse	61	13.7%
Households with children under 18	67	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	256	57.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	10.0%
Married	48.8%	68.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.9%	12.4%
Divorced	7.0%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	5.6%
Kindergarten	20	11.2%
Elementary school	72	40.4%
High school	66	37.1%
College / grad school	10	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Construction 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 9.5%

Retail trade 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.8

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.4%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	39.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,090	99.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,101	100.0%
Born in same state	1,101	100.0%
Born in different state	493	44.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	138	12.5%
Italian	89	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	5.5%
English	20	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	73.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26801

What city is ZIP code 26801 in?

ZIP code 26801 is primarily assigned to Baker, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26801 in?

ZIP code 26801 falls within Hardy County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 26801 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 26801 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 26801 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 26801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26801?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26801 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 26801 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 26801 in?

ZIP code 26801 observes the EST timezone.