ZIP Code 26070
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Wellsburg · Brooke County · West Virginia
- Population
- 8,441
- Median income
- $52,359
- Median home value
- $143,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 95.7 sq mi
88/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.2
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ZIP code 26070 in Wellsburg, West Virginia has a population of 8,441. The median household income is $52,359, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $143,500, 48% below the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26070 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.7 square miles in Wellsburg, Brooke County, West Virginia. The area is home to 8,441 residents, producing a population density of 88 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 26070 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26070 sits at $52,359 (9% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,597. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $143,500 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $613 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26070 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 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 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 26070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26070.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 26070, Wellsburg, 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
8,441
Population
95.7
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26070?
49.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
0.2%
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?
$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
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?
3,913
Total Housing Units
3,382
Occupied Units
531
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26070 vs 43913 →
| 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 |
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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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