26560 ZIP Code — Baxter, WV
Marion County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26560 is located in Baxter, West Virginia, within Marion County. It covers approximately 0.16 square miles and serves a population of 150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
150
population
0.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26560 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26560
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baxter | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 150 |
| Population density | 938 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5349 |
| Longitude | -80.1518 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 304/681 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 71.7% | 46.5% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 17.5% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
150
Population
938
People per sq mi
23.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,534
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
Unemployment
45
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
20
Under 5
8
23
10–14
10
47
20–24
20
16
60–64
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 61 | 40.7% |
| 18 and over | 89 | 59.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 23.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 71.7% | 46.5% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 33.0% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 17.5% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
Under $10k
75.6%
$35k–$50k
24.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 75.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 100.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 100.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 24.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 34 | 75.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 34 | 75.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 3.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 75.6% | 75.0% |
| Married | 24.4% | 25.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
50.0%
HS graduate
50.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 50.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 33 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
85.3%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
75.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 75.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| High blood pressure | 42.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 37.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.9% |
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 43.3% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 57.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 78.0% |
| No insurance | 22.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 122 | 81.3% |
| 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) | 150 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 150 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 50 | 33.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 7.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26560
What city is ZIP code 26560 in?
ZIP code 26560 is primarily assigned to Baxter, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26560 in?
ZIP code 26560 falls within Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26560?
85% of residents in ZIP code 26560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 26560 family-oriented?
41% of residents in ZIP code 26560 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 26560?
ZIP code 26560 has an estimated population of 150 residents, with a density of 955 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 26560 in?
ZIP code 26560 observes the EST timezone.