ZIP Code 26062
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Weirton · Hancock County · West Virginia
- Population
- 21,801
- Median income
- $60,702
- Median home value
- $134,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 71.9 sq mi
303/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.3
New York
ZIP code 26062 in Weirton, West Virginia has a population of 21,801. The median household income is $60,702, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $134,700, 52% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26062 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.9 square miles in Weirton, Hancock County, West Virginia. The area is home to 21,801 residents, producing a population density of 303 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 26062 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26062 sits at $60,702 (5% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,853. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $134,700 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $743 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26062 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Hancock County, so you can benchmark 26062 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 26062
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,853
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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