Belington, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26250
Barbour County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,570
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,682
- Median income Below-median income area
- $112,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26250 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 26250 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia, home to 5,570 residents across 227.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26250 reports a modest median household income of $47,682 (17% below the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,087. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $112,000 (19% below the average West Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $831; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Barbour County, so 26250 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 26250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belington, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26250.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 26250, Belington, 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
5,570
Population
227.3
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26250?
39.2
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$47,682
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$23,087
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26250 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Belington, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$47,682 31st percentile higher than 31% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more West Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,004housing units
2,004
Total Housing Units
1,755
Occupied Units
249
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$112,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 26250, employing approximately 980 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,128,000.
86
Businesses
980
Employees
$32.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 17.4% |
| Construction | 13 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 26250 vs 26275 →
ZIP 26250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26416
Philippi (26416)
7,529 residents
- 26250
Belington (26250)
5,570 residents
- 26257 957
Coalton (26257)
957 residents
- 26275 744
Junior (26275)
744 residents
- 26267 369
Ellamore (26267)
369 residents
- 26285 304
Norton (26285)
304 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26250 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26267
Ellamore (26267)
$96,406 median income
- 26257
Coalton (26257)
$79,375 median income
- 26416
Philippi (26416)
$54,741 median income
- 26250
Belington (26250)
$47,682 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26250 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26250, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,570 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Barbour County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26250 in?
ZIP code 26250 (Belington) is located in Barbour County, West Virginia. Barbour County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/barbour-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26250?
ZIP code 26250 in Belington, WV has a population of 5,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26250?
The median household income in ZIP 26250 is $47,682, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26250?
The median home value in ZIP 26250 is $112,000, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26250 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26250?
ZIP code 26250 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26250?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26250 are: Health care and social assistance (15), Construction (13), Retail trade (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26250?
In ZIP code 26250, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 26250?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26250 is 27.9 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 26250?
In ZIP code 26250, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26250?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26250 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 26250's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 26250 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Belington, WV ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.