City

Bayard, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  West Virginia

👥311Population
💰$30,179Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$78,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Black: 2.3%Other: 1%Race
White96.1%
Black2.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
30%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty33.8% ▲ 238% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate142 (62.3%)
Some College32 (14%)
Associates18 (7.9%)
Bachelors5 (2.2%)
Graduate Degree31 (13.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 62.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 2.2%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
HS Grad62.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors2.2%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
59%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,179 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$78,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units180
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Bayard, WV

Bayard is a city in West Virginia, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 311 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Bayard is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,179 is well below the national average. Approximately 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bayard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayard is less-educated. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bayard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26707 311 $30,179 $78,500 $715 1.4% 15.8% 84.8%