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Bellaire, OH
Village in Belmont County, Ohio.
Population
3,800
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,299
ZIP codes
0
Bellaire and its ZIP codes
Bellaire at a glance
- Bellaire is about 8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,205, 46% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,400 (60% below Ohio) and median rent is $759 a month.
Local data for Bellaire, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellaire, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,205
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$85,400
Median rent
$759/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (779), Irish Americans (411), Italian Americans (385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Belmont County. PPP loans are for Bellaire.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,097
20,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$671M
FY 2026, $10,084 per person
How people get to work
Bellaire, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellaire, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
145
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellaire, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
26.2%
U.S. 12.8% +13.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Bellaire
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Benwood, WVCity | 0.7 mi | 1.3 |
| McMechen, WVCity | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Bethlehem, WVVillage | 3.3 mi | 3.5 |
| BridgeportVillage | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| BrooksideVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ShadysideVillage | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| WolfhurstCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.5 |
| NeffsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Wheeling, WVCity | 4.8 mi | 13.6 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Glen Dale, WVCity | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Martins FerryCity | 5.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Triadelphia, WVTown | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Moundsville, WVCity | 6.9 mi | 2.9 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellaire, OH in?
- Bellaire is in Belmont County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bellaire, OH?
- About 3,800 people live in Bellaire, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellaire?
- Nearby places include Benwood, WV (0.7 mi), McMechen, WV (2.9 mi), Bethlehem, WV (3.3 mi), Bridgeport (3.4 mi), Brookside (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023