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Wellsburg, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26070

Brooke County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,441
88/sq mi
$52,359
Median income
$143,500
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wellsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
88
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia, home to 8,441 residents across 95.7 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26070 reports a modest median household income of $52,359 (9% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,597. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.1%. The typical home here is valued at $143,500 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $613 monthly, and 79.9% of units 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 49.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Brooke County, so you can benchmark 26070 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 26070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsburg, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26070.

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 26070, Wellsburg, 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

8,441

Population

95.7

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26070?

49.2

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$52,359

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$30,597

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26070 ranks nationally

Wellsburg, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,359 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,913

Total Housing Units

3,382

Occupied Units

531

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$143,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$613

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

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 26070 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -5.2% 121
2020 +7.1% 130
2021 +8.5% 141
2022 +10.8% 156
2024 – 162

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 134 business establishments in ZIP 26070, employing approximately 1,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,191,000.

134

Businesses

1,064

Employees

$37.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 28 20.9%
Retail trade 20 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 14.2%
Construction 15 11.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.0%
Finance and insurance 10 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.0%
Manufacturing 4 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26070 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 26070 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 26070 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 26070 ranks #8 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
43913 Brilliant, OH 1,490 2.8 mi
26037 Follansbee, WV 6,642 5.7 mi
26032 Bethany, WV 1,243 4.4 mi
26030 Beech Bottom, WV 516 4.2 mi
26074 West Liberty, WV 1,184 6.2 mi
26035 Colliers, WV 2,491 6.8 mi
26075 Windsor Heights, WV 505 5.6 mi
43938 Mingo Junction, OH 5,794 5.9 mi
15312 Avella, PA 3,579 7.7 mi
43943 Rayland, OH 3,472 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brooke County

26037 standard
Follansbee, WV
Pop: 6,642
26035 standard
Colliers, WV
Pop: 2,491
26032 standard
Bethany, WV
Pop: 1,243
26030 standard
Beech Bottom, WV
Pop: 516
26075 standard
Windsor Heights, WV
Pop: 505

Related Areas

Brooke County Wellsburg, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26070 in? ▼
ZIP code 26070 (Wellsburg) is located in Brooke County, West Virginia. Brooke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brooke-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26070? ▼
ZIP code 26070 in Wellsburg, WV has a population of 8,441 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26070 is $52,359, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26070 is $143,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26070 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26070? ▼
ZIP code 26070 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26070 are: Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (19). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26070 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 26070? ▼
In ZIP code 26070, 67.8% 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 26070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26070 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26070? ▼
In ZIP code 26070, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26070 is 15.4% 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.