ZIP Code 26801 Demographics & Data

Baker, WV (ZIP Code 26801) Insights

West Virginia

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 26801

The ZIP Code 26801 is associated with Baker, WV in Hardy County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 770. An estimated 44.3% of residents in the 26801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 59.7 years.

Population in 26801

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 26801 is 770.

Baker, WV

The 26801 ZIP Code is associated with Baker, WV in Hardy County.

Area Codes associated with 26801

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 26801 include 304.

Sunrise / Sunset in 26801

Sunrise: 7:31 am
Sunset: 4:56 pm
Sunrise in 26801 7:31 am
Sunrise in 26801 4:56 pm

Weather forecast for 26801

Overnight's forecast for 26801: Isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

Current air quality in 26801

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 26801 Good

Internet in 26801

Approximately 59.0% of households in ZIP Code 26801 have broadband Internet service, while about 62.8% have a computer.

Gender in 26801

In ZIP Code 26801, the gender split is approximately 53.2% male and an estimated 46.8% female.

Health Insurance in 26801

Approximately 8.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 26801 (Baker, WV) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 26801

Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 26801 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 18.6% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 26801 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 26801

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 20.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 7.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.0%
$200,000 or more per year 3.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 26801

In ZIP Code 26801, 76.7% of the population graduated high school, while 15.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 18.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.5% in this Hardy County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 26801

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 18.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.5%
Some college, no degree 23.5%
Associate's degree 14.1%
Bachelor's degree 6.9%
Graduate or professional degree 8.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 26801

Residents of ZIP Code 26801 are older than average. The median age of 59.7 years in ZIP Code 26801 is approximately 56.69% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 44.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 26801 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 26801 residents are aged 25 to 34 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 26801

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.3%
5 to 9 years 2.5%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 3.0%
20 to 24 years 2.5%
25 to 34 years 0.0%
35 to 44 years 9.7%
45 to 54 years 10.5%
55 to 59 years 12.5%
60 to 64 years 14.3%
65 to 74 years 11.2%
75 to 84 years 11.9%
85 years and over 11.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 26801

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 26801, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 26801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 26801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 26801

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 26801 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 26801

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 26801 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 26801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 26801 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 26801

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 26801

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 26801

In ZIP Code 26801, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hardy County region.

Language Spoken in 26801

Language Spoken Percent
English only 100.0%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 26801

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 26801, an estimated 22.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Hardy County region.

Age of Housing in 26801

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 1.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 26801

In 26801, 48.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.1 minutes. Approximately 43.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 26801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.5% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 26801 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 26801

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 18.5%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 3.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 0.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.4%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 43.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.0%
Public administration 0.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 26801 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 26801 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 17.96% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 26.25% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes electricity rates in 26801 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 26801

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 26801 10.2¢/kWh 8.29¢/kWh 6.39¢/kWh
West Virginia 16.38¢/kWh 11.65¢/kWh 8.22¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 26801

Month ZIP Code 26801 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.73 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.62 3 6.31
Mar 5.08 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.3 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.57 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.69 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.31 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.45 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.33 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes solar power levels in 26801 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 26801 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 26801, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 26801 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hardy County region was problem caused by a funds being low.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 26801

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 26801

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem caused by your funds being low 1
Trouble using your card 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 26801. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.