26707 ZIP Code — Bayard, WV

Grant County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26707 is located in Bayard, West Virginia, within Grant County. It covers approximately 26.80 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26707

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $73,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,250. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 26707 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

263

population

26.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26707 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26707

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26707. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bayard	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	263
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	26.80 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.2527
Longitude	-79.3603
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	73.4%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

263

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$26,250

Median household income

$22,870

Per capita income

$73,000

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

35.4%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	33	12.5%
18 and over	230	87.5%
65 and over	51	19.4%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Black or African American 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	241	89.6%
Black or African American	16	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.2%
Two or more races	4	1.5%
Other race	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.4%	54.8%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	34.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	9.7%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	3.1%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 17.4%

$15k–$25k 27.5%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	17.4%
$15k–$25k	27.5%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
Median income	$26,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 62.1%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,000
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	31.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	40.7%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	54.1%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.7%
Electricity	29.4%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	6.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	37	33.9%
Female householder, no spouse	34	31.2%
Households with children under 18	18	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	35.8%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.0%	33.0%
Married	24.8%	35.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.6%	24.3%
Divorced	17.6%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 62.4%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 1.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	15.2%
Elementary school	14	42.4%
High school	14	42.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.4%

Retail trade 17.1%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Construction 14.5%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 5.1%

Information 2.6%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.2%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	31.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	14.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 35.4%

Under 18 years 42.4%

18 and over 34.3%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	12.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	263	100.0%
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)	263	100.0%
Born in same state	263	100.0%
Born in different state	67	25.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	10.6%
French	17	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	3.4%
Norwegian	7	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	71.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26707

What city is ZIP code 26707 in?

ZIP code 26707 is primarily assigned to Bayard, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26707 in?

ZIP code 26707 falls within Grant County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26707?

35% of residents in ZIP code 26707 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26707 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 26707 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26707?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26707?

The median household income in ZIP code 26707 is $26,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26707 in?

ZIP code 26707 observes the EST timezone.