Belpre
City in Washington County, Ohio
Belpre is a city in Washington County, Ohio, with 6,728 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 614 ft (187 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blennerhassett, 2.6 miles SW.
- 6,728residents (2020 Census)
- 614 ftelevation · 187 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 1,931 / sq mipopulation density
- 45714ZIP code
About Belpre
Belpre (historically spelled Belpré; pronounced BEL-pree) is a city in Washington County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River across from Parkersburg, West Virginia. The population was 6,728 at the 2020 census. Its name derives from "Belle Prairie" (French for "beautiful meadow"), the name given to the valley by French trappers prior to the first American settlement at the site.
Part of the Marietta micropolitan area, Belpre is located about 14 miles (22 km) downriver from Marietta. In 1870, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad completed the Parkersburg Bridge (CSX) across the river; at 7,140 feet (2,180 m), it was reportedly the longest in the world.
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Living in Belpre
- Median household income
- $54,592
- Median home value
- $159,000
- Median rent
- $867/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Belpre had 6,728 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,728 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,931 per sq mi (745 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belpre at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,728 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.48 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2805° N, 81.5926° W |
| ZIP code | 45714 |
| Official website | cityofbelpre.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3905424 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belpre
- Blennerhassett, WV2.6 mi SW
- Parkersburg, WV2.9 mi SE
- Lubeck, WV3.6 mi S
- Washington, WV4.3 mi SW
- Vienna, WV4.5 mi NE
- North Hills, WV5.1 mi NE
- Little Hocking6.1 mi W
- Vincent7.8 mi NW
- Mineralwells, WV8.0 mi SE
- Boaz, WV8.3 mi NE
- Kanawha, WV8.9 mi SE
- Hockingport10.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Belpre
What county is Belpre in?
Belpre is in Washington County, Ohio.
What is the population of Belpre, OH?
6,728 people lived in Belpre at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belpre, OH?
The ZIP code of Belpre is 45714.
What is the elevation of Belpre?
614 feet (187 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belpre?
Blennerhassett (2.6 mi), Parkersburg (2.9 mi), Lubeck (3.6 mi), Washington (4.3 mi), Vienna (4.5 mi).
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