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Beards Fork, WV
Census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25173.
Population
46
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
1
Beards Fork and its ZIP codes
Beards Fork at a glance
- Beards Fork is 63% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Beards Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,379
10,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,745
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$331M
FY 2026, $8,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Beards Fork, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
407
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beards Fork, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.0%
U.S. 33.3% +13.7 pts
Diabetes
29.1%
U.S. 12.1% +17.0 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Beards Fork
1 in or overlapping Beards Fork. Population shown
Cities near Beards Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PageCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| KincaidCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Deep WaterCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Charlton HeightsCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Falls ViewCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PowelltonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Oak HillCity | 5.9 mi | 9.7 |
| Glen FerrisCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount CarbonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BoomerCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.1 |
| KimberlyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Gauley BridgeTown | 7.4 mi | 1.6 |
| FayettevilleTown | 7.8 mi | 5.8 |
| GartenCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ScarbroCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| AnstedTown | 8.6 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beards Fork, WV in?
- Beards Fork is in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Beards Fork, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beards Fork include 25173.
- What is the population of Beards Fork, WV?
- About 46 people live in Beards Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beards Fork?
- Nearby places include Page (2.6 mi), Kincaid (3.8 mi), Deep Water (4.3 mi), Charlton Heights (4.3 mi), Falls View (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023