Bellaire Ohio Map

About Bellaire, Ohio

Bellaire is a locality in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,800. The population density is 899.9 people per km². Bellaire is located at 40.0162°N, 80.7423°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43906.

Bellaire, Ohio, unfolds into a landscape shaped by the Ohio River's steady, unhurried flow, its banks a verdant cradle for this Belmont County settlement. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-west of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 199°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north of Moundsville. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer and the fiery hues of autumn, rise from the river's edge, their slopes etched with the faint outlines of old farmsteads and the darker shadows of mature woodlands. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a fragrance of fertile soil and the breath of the river. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded skies, possesses a soft, diffused quality, casting a gentle luminescence on the weathered brick of older buildings and the corrugated metal of more recent structures, a light that feels both familiar and grounding. The history of Bellaire is inextricably linked to the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that fueled its industrial past and shaped its resilient character. For generations, the rhythmic clang of mining operations and the industry of glassworks defined the local economy, leaving behind a town that understands the value of hard work and community solidarity. While the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of innovation and perseverance endures, with a renewed focus on diversified commerce and a quiet pride in the town's enduring connection to the Ohio River, a vital artery for trade and a constant, murmuring presence that has witnessed the ebb and flow of Bellaire's fortunes.

About This Bellaire Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellaire, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bellaire and Belmont County.

Detailed location data for Bellaire includes the ZIP code (43906), telephone area code (740), county seat of Belmont County (St. Clairsville), and school district assignment (Bellaire Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bellaire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.