City

Belle, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Kanawha County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,577Population
💰$50,472Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$106,900Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,142 (47.8%)
Some College299 (12.5%)
Associates362 (15.2%)
Bachelors238 (10%)
Graduate Degree335 (14%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,472 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$106,900 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,077/mo
Total Housing Units1,924
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Belle, WV

Belle is a city in West Virginia, located in Kanawha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,577 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Belle is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,472 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,077 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belle is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25015 3,577 $50,472 $106,900 $1,077 6.2% 24.0% 73.6%