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 Moderate-density area
- $52,359
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,597. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $143,500 (4% above the average West Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $613; 79.9% 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 49.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Brooke County, so 26070 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 26070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellsburg, WV
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$30,597
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26070 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Wellsburg, 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)
$52,359 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
3,913housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 26070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26070
Wellsburg (26070)
8,441 residents
- 26037
Follansbee (26037)
6,642 residents
- 43938
Mingo Junction (43938)
5,794 residents
- 15312
Avella (15312)
3,579 residents
- 43943
Rayland (43943)
3,472 residents
- 26035 2,491
Colliers (26035)
2,491 residents
- 43913 1,490
Brilliant (43913)
1,490 residents
- 26032 1,243
Bethany (26032)
1,243 residents
- 26074 1,184
West Liberty (26074)
1,184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26070 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15312
Avella (15312)
$73,542 median income
- 26035
Colliers (26035)
$60,000 median income
- 26037
Follansbee (26037)
$59,508 median income
- 26032
Bethany (26032)
$58,750 median income
- 43938
Mingo Junction (43938)
$55,446 median income
- 43943
Rayland (43943)
$54,784 median income
- 26075
Windsor Heights (26075)
$53,750 median income
- 26070
Wellsburg (26070)
$52,359 median income
- 26074
West Liberty (26074)
$50,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26070, 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 (8,441 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 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.
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