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Baxter, WV
Census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26560.
Population
153
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,030
ZIP codes
1
Baxter and its ZIP codes
Baxter at a glance
- Baxter is about 14 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Baxter.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,960
17,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$462M
FY 2026, $8,227 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Baxter, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baxter, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Baxter
1 in or overlapping Baxter. Population shown
Cities near Baxter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivesvilleTown | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Grant TownTown | 2.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BarrackvilleTown | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| FairmontCity | 5.3 mi | 8.6 |
| FarmingtonTown | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Pleasant ValleyCity | 6.1 mi | 3.2 |
| FairviewTown | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| IdamayCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MonongahTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| BoothCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CarolinaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| RachelCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WorthingtonTown | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| White HallTown | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CassvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| GranvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baxter, WV in?
- Baxter is in Marion County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Baxter, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Baxter include 26560.
- What is the population of Baxter, WV?
- About 153 people live in Baxter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baxter?
- Nearby places include Rivesville (1.5 mi), Grant Town (2.2 mi), Barrackville (2.8 mi), Fairmont (5.3 mi), Farmington (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023