26030 ZIP Code — Beech Bottom, WV

Brooke County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26030 is located in Beech Bottom, West Virginia, within Brooke County. It covers approximately 1.18 square miles and serves a population of 627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26030

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,958. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 26030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

627

population

1.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beech Bottom	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	627
Population density	531 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	1.18 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	40.2079
Longitude	-80.6528
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	52.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

627

Population

531

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$28,958

Median household income

$19,987

Per capita income

$55,000

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

43.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

237

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	150	23.9%
18 and over	477	76.1%
65 and over	93	14.8%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	589	93.9%
Two or more races	28	4.5%
Black or African American	9	1.4%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	52.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	33.0%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.4%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 21.4%

$15k–$25k 18.5%

$25k–$35k 17.2%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	21.4%
$15k–$25k	18.5%
$25k–$35k	17.2%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
Median income	$28,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.5%

$50k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,000
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	64.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	17.7%
1940–1949	23.3%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	36.5%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	68.1%
2 vehicles	13.9%
3 or more	16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.8%
Electricity	13.4%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	28.2%
Cohabiting couple	35	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	40	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	96	40.3%
Households with children under 18	52	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	19.7%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	27.1%
Married	32.7%	30.0%
Separated	6.5%	6.1%
Widowed	5.1%	2.9%
Divorced	20.3%	33.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 51.9%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	6.6%
Kindergarten	5	4.7%
Elementary school	51	48.1%
High school	31	29.2%
College / grad school	12	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.2%

Professional & management 21.2%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 6.2%

Other services 5.8%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.7%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	39.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.2%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 43.9%

Under 18 years 68.8%

18 and over 36.4%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 78.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.8%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	15.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	80.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	64.7%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	567	90.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	626	99.8%
Born in same state	623	99.4%
Born in different state	422	67.3%
Foreign born	3	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	19%
French	75	12%
Irish	32	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	4%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26030

What city is ZIP code 26030 in?

ZIP code 26030 is primarily assigned to Beech Bottom, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26030 in?

ZIP code 26030 falls within Brooke County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26030?

44% of residents in ZIP code 26030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26030?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26030?

The median home value in ZIP code 26030 is $55,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26030?

The median household income in ZIP code 26030 is $28,958, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26030 in?

ZIP code 26030 observes the EST timezone.