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Belpre, OH
City in Washington County, Ohio.
Population
6,654
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,909
ZIP codes
0
Belpre and its ZIP codes
Belpre at a glance
- Belpre is about 6.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 248th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $54,592 a year, 24% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,000 (26% below Ohio) and median rent is $867 a month.
Local data for Belpre, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belpre, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,592
Poverty rate
15.8%
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,423), Irish Americans (888), Scottish Americans (302).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Belpre.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,409
25,437 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,485
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$429M
FY 2026, $7,171 per person
How people get to work
Belpre, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belpre, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
278
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
44.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belpre, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Belpre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg, WVCity | 2.7 mi | 11.8 |
| Blennerhassett, WVCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 5 |
| Vienna, WVCity | 4.1 mi | 4 |
| Lubeck, WVCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.3 |
| North Hills, WVTown | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Washington, WVCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.2 |
| Little HockingCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| VincentCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Boaz, WVCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| Mineralwells, WVCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Kanawha, WVCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| HockingportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Williamstown, WVCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Waverly, WVCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CoolvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| RenoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belpre, OH in?
- Belpre is in Washington County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Belpre, OH?
- About 6,654 people live in Belpre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belpre?
- Nearby places include Parkersburg, WV (2.7 mi), Blennerhassett, WV (2.8 mi), Vienna, WV (4.1 mi), Lubeck, WV (4.4 mi), North Hills, WV (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023