City

Baker, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

👥1,441Population
💰$49,971Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$165,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓15.2%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊11.4%Unemployment▲ 133% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Race
White98.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads15.2% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment11.4% ▲ 133% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (1%)
HS Graduate432 (49.1%)
Some College109 (12.4%)
Associates195 (22.2%)
Bachelors27 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree107 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College12.4%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,971 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$165,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units860
Vacant Units347

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Baker, WV

Baker is a city in West Virginia, located in Hardy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,441 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Baker is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,971 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Baker is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Baker is less-educated. 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.99%).

Baker, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Baker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26801 1,441 $49,971 $165,200 11.4% 15.2% 79.1%