City

Belva, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Nicholas County  ·  West Virginia

👥363Population
💰$71,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$157,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Other: 3%Race
White97.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
1%
25–44
26%
45–64
47%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty0.3% ▼ 97% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (6.3%)
HS Graduate75 (25%)
Some College48 (16%)
Associates11 (3.7%)
Bachelors105 (35%)
Graduate Degree42 (14%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 16%Associates: 3.7%Bachelors: 35%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College16.0%
Associates3.7%
Bachelors35.0%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65%Renter: 35%Tenure
Owner65.0%
Renter35.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
21%
$150k–$200k
47%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$157,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units187
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
88%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
34%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
50%
About Belva, WV

Belva is a city in West Virginia, located in Nicholas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 363 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Belva is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,500 is near the national average. Approximately 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Belva is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 65.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belva is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26656 363 $71,500 $157,100 0.6% 49.0% 65.0%