City

Belington, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Barbour County  ·  West Virginia

👥5,743Population
💰$46,132Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$107,800Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.8%Other: 4.7%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.8%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,936 (55.1%)
Some College530 (15.1%)
Associates410 (11.7%)
Bachelors266 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree344 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 55.1%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad55.1%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,132 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$107,800 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units1,958
Vacant Units274

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Belington, WV

Belington is a city in West Virginia, located in Barbour County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,743 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Belington is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,132 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Belington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belington is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26250 5,743 $46,132 $107,800 $817 7.9% 17.4% 77.9%