Weirton, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26062
Hancock County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,801
- 303/sq mi High-density area
- $60,702
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weirton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 303
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26062 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26062 (Weirton, WV) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.1 in 2023 to 191.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 26062 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia, with 21,801 residents across 71.9 square miles, a density of 303 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26062 reports a modest median household income of $60,702 (5% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,853. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $134,700 (2% below the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $743; 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Hancock County, so 26062 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 26062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weirton, WV
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26062.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26062, Weirton, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
21,801
Population
71.9
Area (sq mi)
303
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26062?
48.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$60,702
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,853
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26062 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Weirton, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,702 Top 39% higher than 61% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,347housing units
10,347
Total Housing Units
9,545
Occupied Units
802
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$743
Median Rent
1959
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26062 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 141 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 153 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 173 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 197 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 191 |
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 467 business establishments in ZIP 26062, employing approximately 7,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $331,748,000.
467
Businesses
7,557
Employees
$331.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 20 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
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 26062 vs 26035 →
ZIP 26062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26062
Weirton (26062)
21,801 residents
- 43952
Steubenville (43952)
19,050 residents
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
9,575 residents
- 15021 7,352
Burgettstown (15021)
7,352 residents
- 26037 6,642
Follansbee (26037)
6,642 residents
- 26047 6,222
New Cumberland (26047)
6,222 residents
- 26035 2,491
Colliers (26035)
2,491 residents
- 15043 2,458
Georgetown (15043)
2,458 residents
- 43961 294
Stratton (43961)
294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15043
Georgetown (15043)
$87,672 median income
- 15021
Burgettstown (15021)
$75,000 median income
- 26062
Weirton (26062)
$60,702 median income
- 43964
Toronto (43964)
$60,365 median income
- 26035
Colliers (26035)
$60,000 median income
- 26037
Follansbee (26037)
$59,508 median income
- 26047
New Cumberland (26047)
$58,641 median income
- 26056
New Manchester (26056)
$54,286 median income
- 43952
Steubenville (43952)
$47,624 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26062 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26035 | Colliers, WV | 2,491 | 5.2 mi |
| 26037 | Follansbee, WV | 6,642 | 6.3 mi |
| 26056 | New Manchester, WV | 93 | 7.5 mi |
| 43952 | Steubenville, OH | 19,050 | 5.6 mi |
| 26047 | New Cumberland, WV | 6,222 | 7.6 mi |
| 43926 | Empire, OH | 285 | 6.7 mi |
| 15021 | Burgettstown, PA | 7,352 | 6.9 mi |
| 43961 | Stratton, OH | 294 | 7.9 mi |
| 43964 | Toronto, OH | 9,575 | 7.2 mi |
| 15043 | Georgetown, PA | 2,458 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26062, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,801 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 26062 in?
ZIP code 26062 (Weirton) is located in Hancock County, West Virginia. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26062?
ZIP code 26062 in Weirton, WV has a population of 21,801 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26062?
The median household income in ZIP 26062 is $60,702, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26062?
The median home value in ZIP 26062 is $134,700, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26062?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26062 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26062?
ZIP code 26062 has 467 business establishments employing approximately 7,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26062?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26062 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (76), Accommodation and food services (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26062?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26062 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26062?
In ZIP code 26062, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26062?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26062 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26062?
In ZIP code 26062, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26062?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26062 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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