Wheeling, WV — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 26003 serves a portion of Wheeling, West Virginia, within Ohio County. This community is home to approximately 39,627 residents, with a median age of 42.8 years. The median household income of $52,561 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $373,183 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 35% owner-occupied and 65% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Wheeling is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 95 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 48% and an unemployment rate of 2.2%, 26003 reflects the economic character of Ohio County in West Virginia.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 39,627 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,891 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $52,561 | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $373,183 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 95 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 5.5% | ↓ 52% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 48% | ↑ 37% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 35% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 65% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,247 | — |