Checked
Weirton, WV
City in Hancock County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26062.
Population
18,647
Land area
18.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,033
ZIP codes
1
Weirton and its ZIP codes
Weirton at a glance
- Weirton is about 14 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $59,575, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,500 (18% below West Virginia) and median rent is $746 a month.
Local data for Weirton, WV
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools7
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices2
- Parks4
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants86
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Weirton, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,575
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$746/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,548), Irish Americans (3,346), Italian Americans (3,214).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Weirton.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,893
8,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,263
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
PPP loans
$32.87M
353 loans, 4,705 jobs reported
How people get to work
Weirton, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Weirton, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weirton, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Weirton
1 in or overlapping Weirton. Population shown
Cities near Weirton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Paris, PACensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Pottery Addition, OHCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ColliersCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Toronto, OHCity | 4 mi | 2.1 |
| Steubenville, OHCity | 5 mi | 10.5 |
| FollansbeeCity | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Hooverson HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Mingo Junction, OHVillage | 6.5 mi | 2.7 |
| New CumberlandCity | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Wintersville, OHVillage | 7.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Empire, OHVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Frankfort Springs, PABorough | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Langeloth, PACensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| Stratton, OHVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| WellsburgCity | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| Burgettstown, PABorough | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weirton, WV in?
- Weirton is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Weirton, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Weirton include 26062.
- What is the population of Weirton, WV?
- About 18,647 people live in Weirton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weirton?
- Nearby places include Paris, PA (3.1 mi), Pottery Addition, OH (3.4 mi), Colliers (3.4 mi), Toronto, OH (4 mi), Steubenville, OH (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023