City

Baxter, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  West Virginia

👥153Population
💰$7,198Median HH Income▼ 91% below avg
🎂23.5Median Age
🏠$93,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
📊100.0%Unemployment▲ 1944% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.4% Female 34.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
20%
5–17
20%
18–24
39%
45–64
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty87.6% ▲ 776% above avg
Unemployment100.0% ▲ 1944% above avg
HS Graduate31 (100%)

Education

HS Grad: 100%Edu
HS Grad100.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$7,198 ▼ 91% below avg
Median Home Value$93,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio13.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
80%
$25k–$50k
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%
About Baxter, WV

Baxter is a city in West Virginia, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 153 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.5 years.

Economically, Baxter is a lower-income community. The median household income of $7,198 is well below the national average. Approximately 87.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 100.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Baxter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Baxter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26560 153 $7,198 $93,500 100.0% 0.0% 100.0%