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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
$60,702
Median income
$134,700
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $38,853. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $134,700 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $743 a month; 71.1% of 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. To put 26062 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Hancock County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 26062?

48.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

How ZIP 26062 ranks nationally

Weirton, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,702 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$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 26062 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26062 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26062 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Hancock County

26047 standard
New Cumberland, WV
Pop: 6,222
26034 standard
Chester, WV
Pop: 4,905
26050 standard
Newell, WV
Pop: 1,575
26056 standard
New Manchester, WV
Pop: 93

Related Areas

Hancock County Weirton, WV West Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.