City

Belmont, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Pleasants County  ·  West Virginia

👥750Population
💰$57,692Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$116,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White98.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate256 (47.5%)
Some College92 (17.1%)
Associates48 (8.9%)
Bachelors46 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree97 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad47.5%
Some College17.1%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.6%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.6%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,692 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$116,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$608/mo
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Belmont, WV

Belmont is a city in West Virginia, located in Pleasants County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 750 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Belmont is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,692 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Belmont is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $608 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belmont is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26134 750 $57,692 $116,300 $608 7.0% 26.5% 70.6%