26003 ZIP Code – Wheeling, West Virginia
ZIP code 26003 is a large ZIP code located in Wheeling, West Virginia, within Ohio County with a population of approximately 40,714 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $56,662, which is near the West Virginia average and below the national figure. At $156,500, median home values run below the national average, with 67.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $772 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. About 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. An estimated 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. At 45.7, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 26059, 26031, 26060.
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ZIP 26003 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26003 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $156k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $772 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.6% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26059 – Triadelphia
- 26031 – Benwood
- 26060 – Valley Grove
- 43935 – Martins Ferry
- 43971 – Yorkville
- 26040 – Mcmechen
- 26074 – West Liberty
- 43934 – Lansing
- 43963 – Tiltonsville
- 43912 – Bridgeport
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26059 | TRIADELPHIA | 2,580 | $63,191 |
| 26031 | BENWOOD | 1,662 | $42,132 |
| 26060 | VALLEY GROVE | 1,991 | $73,603 |
| 43935 | MARTINS FERRY | 7,998 | $44,984 |
| 43971 | YORKVILLE | 970 | $45,789 |