| City: | Beech Bottom, West Virginia |
| County: | Brooke County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:45:18 PM |
| Population: | 553 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 304 / 681 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2079, -80.6528 |
| Land Area: | 1.177 sq mi |
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Beech Bottom sits along the Ohio River in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle, a compact community of 553 residents in Brooke County. Despite occupying just 0.22 square miles, this town has a PO Box Only Zone designation, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. The post office maintains 220 PO Boxes for 208 households, giving an adoption rate of 1.06. That's slightly higher than the local household count because some surrounding residents and businesses also use Beech Bottom's post office.
Mail delivery here combines both city and rural carrier routes. One city carrier route and one rural route serve the area, along with General Delivery service. The street layout follows a traditional numbered grid with 1st through 4th Streets, plus River Road running alongside the Ohio River. High Street has the most ZIP+4 records (5), followed by River Road and 3rd Street (3 each).
This is a working-class community with a median household income of $30,000 and median home values around $62,800. About 74% of residents own their homes rather than rent. The median age is 48.9 years, and 49 people live in group quarters (likely a nursing facility), making up 9% of the total population. Educational attainment is modest, with 14.4% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.
For mail delivery, PO Box addresses are required. The combination of PO Box classification and actual street delivery routes isn't unusual. The P classification dates from before 2004, when USPS tracking began, and hasn't changed despite the addition of carrier routes over time.
Traditional numbered street grid (1st-4th Streets) with River Road indicating Ohio River location.
ZIP Code 26030 has 553 residents and 208 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 48.9 years, older than the state (42.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.2%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 553Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 443Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 469.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $33,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 208Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $60,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 597 | 488 | 601 | 770 | 618 | 602 | 674 | 630 | 590 | 625 | 591 | 627 | 588 | 443 |
| Decennial Census | 516 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 553 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.9
Male Median Age: 45.6
Female Median Age: 49.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 7 |
| Female | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 26 |
| Total | 30 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 44 | 43 | 45 | 11 | 24 | 30 | 33 |
| White: | 521 | 97.93% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.56% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.38% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Total: | 532 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 257 | 46.47% | 45.6 years |
| Females: | 296 | 53.53% | 49.7 years |
| Total: | 553 | 100% | 48.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 440 | 99.32% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 443 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 443 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $33,125, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $4,196 (11.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,906. Family households earn a median of $51,875 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,875). By gender, male median income is $36,111 and female is $25,938, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,173 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.6%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (46.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,321 | $38,500 | $40,000 | $38,295 | $39,464 | $45,469 | $40,000 | $49,375 | $52,031 | $42,500 | $34,531 | $28,958 | $30,000 | $33,125 |
| Median Family Income | $54,688 | $53,438 | $55,368 | $55,469 | $56,111 | $47,500 | $39,091 | $41,875 | $53,750 | $57,841 | $63,750 | $70,313 | $59,583 | $51,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,833 | $16,406 | $18,250 | $23,269 | $18,750 | $28,393 | $31,667 | $33,295 | $32,875 | $21,750 | $17,708 | $18,542 | $14,925 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $33,362 | $40,625 | $42,188 | $40,769 | $0 | $43,333 | $42,500 | $46,250 | $55,163 | $51,563 | $38,750 | $34,583 | $34,485 | $36,111 |
| Median Female Income | $28,438 | $31,136 | $30,577 | $23,929 | $0 | $24,844 | $26,250 | $28,281 | $28,958 | $27,292 | $23,542 | $22,500 | $14,548 | $25,938 |
| Employed: | 211 | 55.97% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 2.65% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 156 | 41.38% |
| Total: | 377 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 13.27% |
| Service: | 29 | 13.74% |
| Sales and Office: | 99 | 46.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 8.53% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 37 | 17.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 211 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $60,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $6,400 (11.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,600. The median gross rent is $791, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $201 (34.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.63% (22.22% with a mortgage, 77.78% free-and-clear) and renters 25.37% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.92%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,900 | $63,000 | $57,900 | $55,000 | $51,000 | $49,000 | $51,400 | $50,300 | $51,700 | $49,100 | $51,600 | $55,000 | $62,800 | $60,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 40 | 76.92% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 23.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $590 | $582 | $642 | $640 | $648 | $715 | $744 | $773 | $763 | $747 | $742 | $746 | $795 | $791 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 16.59% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 119 | 58.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 52 | 25.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 205 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 205 | 80.08% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 51 | 19.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 256 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 232 | 90.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 24 | 9.38% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 256 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 96.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 50.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 13.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (73.68%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 2.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 1.47% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 194 | 56.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 17.60% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 2.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 45 | 13.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 19 | 5.57% |
| Total: | 341 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 328 | 96.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 64 | 18.77% |
| Private Insurance: | 234 | 48.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 210 | 43.66% |
| No Insurance: | 37 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 481 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 444 | 92.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.3% | 9.0% | 12.7% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 12.5% | 12.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 13.7% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 11.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 13.16% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 73.68% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 13.16% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 13.16% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 38 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 26030 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 51 people with an annual payroll of $2,671,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 954Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $646,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,671,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 51Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 26030 is located in Brooke County, West Virginia, within the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48260) and West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 26030. It covers 1.177 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.779 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.177 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.779 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8017.31 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5405452Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Beech Bottom village; West VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 26030 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.