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Beech Bottom, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26030

Brooke County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

516
238/sq mi
$33,125
Median income
$60,300
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beech Bottom pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
238
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26030 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beech Bottom, Brooke County, West Virginia, home to just 516 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 238 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26030 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,125 (43% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,600. Local economic indicators show a 24.0% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $60,300 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $791 monthly, and 74.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Brooke County, letting you compare 26030 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26030, Beech Bottom, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

516

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

238

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26030?

51.3

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$33,125

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$23,600

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26030 ranks nationally

Beech Bottom, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$33,125 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

256

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$60,300

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$791

Median Rent

1942

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 26030, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,671,000.

5

Businesses

51

Employees

$2.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 26030 vs 26075 →

ZIP 26030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26030 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26030 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26075 Windsor Heights, WV 505 2.2 mi
43913 Brilliant, OH 1,490 3.4 mi
43943 Rayland, OH 3,472 3.6 mi
43938 Mingo Junction, OH 5,794 5.4 mi
43963 Tiltonsville, OH 1,362 4.4 mi
26070 Wellsburg, WV 8,441 4.2 mi
43971 Yorkville, OH 1,150 5.6 mi
26074 West Liberty, WV 1,184 5.6 mi
26032 Bethany, WV 1,243 6.3 mi
43917 Dillonvale, OH 3,136 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brooke County

26070 standard
Wellsburg, WV
Pop: 8,441
26037 standard
Follansbee, WV
Pop: 6,642
26035 standard
Colliers, WV
Pop: 2,491
26032 standard
Bethany, WV
Pop: 1,243
26075 standard
Windsor Heights, WV
Pop: 505

Related Areas

Brooke County Beech Bottom, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26030 in? ▼
ZIP code 26030 (Beech Bottom) is located in Brooke County, West Virginia. Brooke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brooke-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26030? ▼
ZIP code 26030 in Beech Bottom, WV has a population of 516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26030 is $33,125, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26030 is $60,300, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26030 is White at 95.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26030? ▼
ZIP code 26030 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26030? ▼
In ZIP code 26030, 75.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26030 is 32.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26030? ▼
In ZIP code 26030, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26030 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.