Population & age
- Total population
- 40,714
- Median age
- 44.9
Wheeling, WV (26003)
Ohio County · Wheeling, WV-OH · Population 40,714
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Wheeling, WV (ZIP 26003) sits in Ohio County within the Wheeling metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 43.5%. NCES lists 15 schools serving the area, 15 non-charter. 6 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $10,140. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $75,922, well above the ~$45K national average per return. WesBanco Bank, Inc. holds 62% of FDIC-reported deposits in this ZIP (2024) — a notably concentrated local banking market. FEMA has issued 26 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1972 — a high-frequency exposure profile. County Health Rankings reports 11,927 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. West Virginia levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 4.82%); a household at the local median AGI of $75,922 would pay roughly $2,196/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Marshall County, WV (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $56,662, fair market rent of $1,070 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $156,577, up 5.1% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 91.3%
- Black
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 1.3%
- Other / multi-racial
- 4.7%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $56,662
- Median home value
- $156,500
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 30.6%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 12,090(69.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 5,438(31.0%)
- Vacant units
- 3,197
- Built (median)
- 1955
Commute
- Public transit
- 257(1.5%)
- Work from home
- 1,073(6.1%)
- Avg commute
- 19.5 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 5,680(14.4%)
- Uninsured
- 59(0.1%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 14,774(84.3%)
- No broadband
- 2,754(15.7%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 812(2.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 1,028(2.7%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$740
/month
1 Bed
$880
/month
2 Bed
$1,070
/month
3 Bed
$1,380
/month
4 Bed
$1,530
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Home values
Typical home value
$156,577
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026
Year-over-year change
+5.1%
vs. March 2025
5-year change
+16.8%
vs. March 2021
Metro area
Wheeling, WV-OH
Metropolitan statistical area
Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
8
Across 7 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $1.8M.
Single-family
6
75% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
2
25% of total units
Single-family value
$1.5M
construction value
Multifamily value
$249,800
construction value
Aggregated from 3 counties touching this ZIP (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Income & tax statistics
Tax returns filed
19,010
Average AGI
$75,922
Avg property tax
$103
EITC participation
14.6%
Income distribution
- $1 – $25,00031.3% · 5,950
- $25,000 – $50,00024.0% · 4,560
- $50,000 – $75,00014.5% · 2,750
- $75,000 – $100,0009.7% · 1,840
- $100,000 – $200,00014.9% · 2,840
- $200,000 or more5.6% · 1,070
Avg mortgage interest
$210
Avg charitable contribution
$645
Avg capital gains
$2,874
Avg total income tax
—
Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $1443.3M across all reported brackets.
Business & employment
Business establishments
1,150
Total employment
19,446
Annual payroll
$982.8M
Average annual pay
$50,539
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$55,864
Average weekly wage
$1,074
Total employment
27,100
Total establishments
1,794
That is roughly 15% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
That tracks the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
18,453
Employed
17,708
Unemployed
745
Based on Ohio County, WV data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Banking access
FDIC-insured bank branches
16
Strong banking access
Multiple institutions and offices within easy reach of residents.
Total deposits
$2.9B
across all branches in this ZIP
Distinct institutions
6
different banks operating here
Top banks by deposits in this ZIP
- 1.WesBanco Bank, Inc.$1.8B · 4 branches
- 2.Main Street Bank Corp.$333.2M · 2 branches
- 3.United Bank$293.8M · 4 branches
Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.
Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.
Community health centers
Federally funded health-center sites
1
Single health-center site
One federally funded community health center serves this ZIP. Residents who need same-day care or specialty services may rely on neighboring ZIPs.
FQHC sites
1
federally qualified
Look-Alike sites
0
FQHC equivalents
Avg hours / week
37.5
across sites in this ZIP
Sites in this ZIP
- 1.WHEELING HEALTH RIGHT CENTER
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Look-Alike sites provide primary care on a sliding-fee scale, regardless of ability to pay. Active sites only; data refreshed 2026.
Source: HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (data.hrsa.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active service-delivery sites operated by Health Center Program grantees and Look-Alike organizations.
Hospitals & healthcare facilities
Facilities located inside ZIP 26003 from CMS Provider Data. Star ratings reflect Overall Hospital Quality where applicable; “Not rated” means the facility didn't report enough measures to qualify.
Hospitals (1)
WHEELING HOSPITAL, INC
★★★★★1.0
Acute Care Hospitals
Voluntary non-profit - Church
Emergency services
1 MEDICAL PARK, WHEELING, WV, 26003
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data (data.cms.gov). Public domain.
Public transit
FTA tracks transit service at the urbanized-area level. Numbers below reflect the agencies and modes serving the area that contains this ZIP, not stop-level coverage.
Service status
Available
Steubenville--Weirton, OH--WV--PA
Reporting agencies
3
Largest: City of Weirton
Annual ridership
—
unlinked trips · 2024
Source: U.S. Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database (transit.dot.gov). Public domain.
Alternative-fuel stations
Public EV charging stations
5
Established EV charging
Multiple public charging stations across the ZIP — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas with active EV adoption.
Level 2 ports
8
AC charging — workplace, retail, home
DC Fast ports
0
Highway-class fast charging
Charging networks
- Blink Network
- ChargePoint Network
- Non-Networked
- + 1 more network
Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.
Public libraries
Public-library outlets
1
Single library outlet
One public-library outlet serves this ZIP — typical of suburban and small-town areas. Card holders also have full access to the rest of the system's branches.
Buildings
1
1 central
Avg hours / week
63
across outlets in this ZIP
Avg square feet
54,827
per outlet
Outlets in this ZIP
- 1.Ohio County Public Library
Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
26
Date Range
1972–2026
Most Recent Declaration
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Winter Storm — declared January 24, 2026 (DR-3639)
Incident period: January 23, 2026 – January 27, 2026
Top Incident Types
- Severe Storm10 (38%)
- Flood7 (27%)
- Snowstorm3 (12%)
- Biological2 (8%)
- Hurricane2 (8%)
- Other2 (8%)
Individual Assistance
6
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
4
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
26
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
12
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
52.4°F
43° – 61.7°
Annual precipitation
40.9"
Annual snowfall
15.2"
Heating · cooling days
5,420.4 · 853.4
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: PIKE ISLAND(LOCK & DAM), WV US, 6.1 miles from the centroid of Wheeling, WV (ZIP 26003)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Air quality
Median daily AQI
41
GoodGood 219dModerate 53d
Peak AQI (2024)
84
Moderate
Primary pollutant
Ozone
191 days as main pollutant
Days measured
272
Based on Ohio County data (2024).
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
11,927
That is roughly 3,727 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
19%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
4.8
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
6.4
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
132
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
3,501
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
7.9
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
90%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
51%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 9.0% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Ohio data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Moderate food access challenges
21.1% of Ohio County, WV residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.22
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
1.11
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
1.19
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 6.5% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Ohio County, WV for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Safety
FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 7 reports
Property crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 28 reports
Homicide
0
Robbery
0
Burglary
7
Vehicle theft
3
County-level data for Marshall (2024)
Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▼−161 people
−148 households • −$15.0M net AGI flow
Moved in
1,290households
2,167 people • $70.1M AGI
Moved out
1,438households
2,328 people • $85.1M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Marshall County, WV — 171 households
- Belmont County, OH — 146 households
- Brooke County, WV — 51 households
- Washington County, PA — 40 households
- Allegheny County, PA — 37 households
Where departing residents went
- Belmont County, OH — 163 households
- Marshall County, WV — 156 households
- Allegheny County, PA — 58 households
- Washington County, PA — 39 households
- Jefferson County, OH — 37 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $54,345 versus departing households' $59,209.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in West Virginia
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 26003. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
4.82%
graduated · 4 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
6.59%
State 6.00% · avg local 0.59%
Property tax (effective)
0.44%
Median $344/year
Tax burden rank
24 of 50
10.00% of personal income
For ZIP 26003: At this ZIP's median AGI of $75,922, the estimated state income tax (before deductions) runs about $2,196 per year. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $156,577, that works out to roughly $687/year in property tax.
Paid family leave
Program
No program
No program
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
200% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 26003
Nearby ZIPs by distance
26059 (Triadelphia, 2.5 mi) · 26031 (Benwood, 5.7 mi) · 43935 (Martins Ferry, 5.9 mi) · 26060 (Valley Grove, 6.1 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Data sources used on this page
SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
39.7%
6.7pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
43.5%
11.5pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
29.5%
7.5pp above the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
81.3%
5.3pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.6%
5.4pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
15.6%
4.6pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
15 schools serve this ZIP, including 15 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELING PARK HIGH SCHOOL | Public | 9–12 | 1,518 |
| WARWOOD SCHOOL | Public | -1–8 | 525 |
| WOODSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Public | -1–5 | 447 |
| SHERRARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Public | 6–8 | 413 |
| TRIADELPHIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Public | 6–8 | 407 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 10 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
6
Median in-state tuition
$10,140
Median earnings (10 yr)
$43,296
- 2-Year
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · 26003
- In-state tuition
- $4,706
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,698
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 31.2%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $30,162
- Median student debt
- $10,245
- 4-Year
Wheeling University
Wheeling, WV · 26003
- In-state tuition
- $29,875
- Out-of-state tuition
- $29,875
- Acceptance rate
- 63.2%
- Graduation rate
- 26.6%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $57,949
- Median student debt
- $25,125
- 4-Year
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · 26074
- In-state tuition
- $8,893
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,442
- Acceptance rate
- 97.3%
- Graduation rate
- 60.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $43,296
- Median student debt
- $23,250
- 4-Year
Bethany College
Bethany, WV · 26032
- In-state tuition
- $36,765
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,765
- Acceptance rate
- 58.8%
- Graduation rate
- 46.6%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $44,512
- Median student debt
- $27,000
- Certificate
John D Rockefeller IV Career Center
New Cumberland, WV · 26047
- In-state tuition
- $10,140
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,140
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $43,264
- Median student debt
- —
- Certificate
B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing
Glen Dale, WV · 26038
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- —
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- —
- Median student debt
- —
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Wheeling, WV (ZIP 26003) sits in Ohio County within the Wheeling metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 43.5%. NCES lists 15 schools serving the area, 15 non-charter. 6 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $10,140. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $75,922, well above the ~$45K national average per return. WesBanco Bank, Inc. holds 62% of FDIC-reported deposits in this ZIP (2024) — a notably concentrated local banking market. FEMA has issued 26 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1972 — a high-frequency exposure profile. County Health Rankings reports 11,927 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. West Virginia levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 4.82%); a household at the local median AGI of $75,922 would pay roughly $2,196/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Marshall County, WV (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $56,662, fair market rent of $1,070 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $156,577, up 5.1% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits higher the national rate at 29.5%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 26003
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 26003?
39.7%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 26003?
29.5%, which is 7.5 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 26003?
43.5%, which is 11.5 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 26003?
15 schools serve this ZIP, including 15 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 26003 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 26003 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 26003?
Yes, 2 high schools serve this ZIP: Wheeling Park High School, Ronald C Mulholland Juvenile Center. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 26003?
40,714 people live in ZIP 26003, with a median age of 44.9 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 26003?
$56,662 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 26003 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 26003, 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 26003?
In ZIP 26003, 6.1% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 1.5% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 26003?
14.4% of the population in ZIP 26003 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 26003 have broadband internet?
84.3% of households in ZIP 26003 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the typical home value in ZIP 26003?
The typical home value in ZIP 26003 is $156,577, up 5.1% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 26003?
Home values are up 5.1% over the past year and up 16.8% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
What is the average household income in ZIP 26003?
The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 26003 (Wheeling, WV) is $75,922 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 26003?
Tax returns from ZIP 26003 report an average of $103 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What percentage of residents in ZIP 26003 earn over $200,000?
5.6% of tax returns from ZIP 26003 (Wheeling, WV) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 26003?
As of 2022, 1,150 business establishments operated in ZIP 26003 employing 19,446 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 26003?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 26003 is $50,539, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 26003 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 26003 ranks in the 41th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 26003?
Household Characteristics is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 26003, ranking in the 52th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 26003 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 26 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 26003 between 1972–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved Jul 1, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 26003?
Severe Storm is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 26003, accounting for 10 of 26 declarations (38%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved Jul 1, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 26003?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 26003 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3639) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved Jul 1, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 26003?
6 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 26003 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling University, and West Liberty University (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 26003?
Median in-state tuition across 6 nearby institutions is $10,140 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 26003?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $43,296 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 26003?
ZIP 26003 has an average annual temperature of 52.4°F and 40.9" of annual precipitation based on the PIKE ISLAND(LOCK & DAM), WV US weather station 6.0 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
Does ZIP 26003 have public transit?
Yes — ZIP 26003 is part of the Steubenville--Weirton, OH--WV--PA urbanized area, primarily served by City of Weirton (National Transit Database 2024, retrieved May 4, 2026).
What hospitals are in ZIP 26003?
1 hospital is located in ZIP 26003 1 is rated by CMS, with an average overall rating of 1.0 out of 5 stars (CMS Hospital Compare, 2024).
What taxes apply in ZIP 26003?
West Virginia has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.82%. Households at the local median AGI of $75,922 would pay roughly $2,196 in state income tax annually (estimated, before deductions). Combined sales tax: 6.59% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does West Virginia have paid family leave?
West Virginia has no state paid family leave program (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 26003?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (15 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (26 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), public transit coverage from the National Transit Database (2024), hospitals from CMS Hospital Compare, and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved Jul 1, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (26 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). Transit coverage retrieved May 4, 2026 from the National Transit Database (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 26003
Nearby ZIPs by distance
26059 (Triadelphia, 2.5 mi) · 26031 (Benwood, 5.7 mi) · 43935 (Martins Ferry, 5.9 mi) · 26060 (Valley Grove, 6.1 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
41st percentile
Moderate Vulnerability
Based on 22 census tracts, population 40,554
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
2,029
Limited English Speakers
196
Persons with Disability
6,438
Without HS Diploma
1,856
Without Health Insurance
1,611
Adults Age 65+
9,572
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.