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Brookside, OH
Village in Belmont County, Ohio.
Population
610
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,523
ZIP codes
0
Brookside and its ZIP codes
Brookside at a glance
- Brookside is about 12 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,917, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,000 (46% below Ohio) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Brookside, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookside, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,917
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$117,000
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Irish Americans (75), Polish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Belmont County. PPP loans are for Brookside.
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
Brookside, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookside, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookside, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Brookside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BridgeportVillage | 0.8 mi | 1.4 |
| WolfhurstCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Martins FerryCity | 2.7 mi | 2.3 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Wheeling, WVCity | 3.2 mi | 13.6 |
| BellaireVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.7 |
| NeffsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| Benwood, WVCity | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Bethlehem, WVVillage | 4.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Clearview, WVVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| McMechen, WVCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Triadelphia, WVTown | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ShadysideVillage | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| St. ClairsvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookside, OH in?
- Brookside is in Belmont County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Brookside, OH?
- About 610 people live in Brookside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookside?
- Nearby places include Bridgeport (0.8 mi), Wolfhurst (1.1 mi), Lansing (1.6 mi), Martins Ferry (2.7 mi), Blaine (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023