ZIP Code 26003
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Wheeling · Ohio County · West Virginia
- Population
- 43,002
- Median income
- $57,703
- Median home value
- $166,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.0%
- Land area
- 245.4 sq mi
175/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.7
New York
ZIP code 26003 in Wheeling, West Virginia has a population of 43,002. The median household income is $57,703, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $166,100, 40% below the US average. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 245.4 square miles in Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. The area is home to 43,002 residents, producing a population density of 175 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26003 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26003 sits at $57,703 (0% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,424. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $818 per month, and 67.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Ohio County, so you can benchmark 26003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 26003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26003.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
225 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
142 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26003, Wheeling, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
43,002
Population
245.4
Area (sq mi)
175
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26003?
44.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,703
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$38,424
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
20,670
Total Housing Units
18,151
Occupied Units
2,519
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,100
Median Home Value
+20% vs state
$818
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26003 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 154 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 161 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 180 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 186 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,181 business establishments in ZIP 26003, employing approximately 19,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,033,460,000.
1,181
Businesses
19,157
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 225 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 160 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 142 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 59 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 35 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 2.5% |
| Information | 17 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26003 vs 26059 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26059 | Triadelphia, WV | 3,082 | 3.1 mi |
| 26075 | Windsor Heights, WV | 505 | 8.4 mi |
| 26060 | Valley Grove, WV | 1,881 | 5.8 mi |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 1,755 | 5.9 mi |
| 43934 | Lansing, OH | 295 | 7.4 mi |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 1,362 | 7.2 mi |
| 26074 | West Liberty, WV | 1,184 | 6.8 mi |
| 43971 | Yorkville, OH | 1,150 | 6.7 mi |
| 43935 | Martins Ferry, OH | 8,943 | 6.4 mi |
| 26040 | Mcmechen, WV | 2,103 | 7.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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