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Wellsburg, WV
City in Brooke County, West Virginia.
Population
2,203
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,271
ZIP codes
0
Wellsburg and its ZIP codes
Wellsburg at a glance
- Wellsburg is about 31 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $42,868 a year, 28% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,500 (36% below West Virginia) and median rent is $624 a month.
Local data for Wellsburg, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wellsburg, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,868
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$104,500
Median rent
$624/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
55.6
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (459), German Americans (435), Irish Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brooke County. PPP loans are for Wellsburg.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,049
7,440 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,439
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $6,843 per person
How people get to work
Wellsburg, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wellsburg, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellsburg, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Wellsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliant, OHCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Mingo Junction, OHVillage | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Hooverson HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.3 |
| New Alexandria, OHVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| FollansbeeCity | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Beech BottomVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.2 |
| BethanyTown | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Steubenville, OHCity | 6.7 mi | 10.5 |
| Windsor HeightsVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| ColliersCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| Avella, PACensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Rayland, OHVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| West LibertyTown | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Wintersville, OHVillage | 8.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Pottery Addition, OHCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Connorville, OHCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellsburg, WV in?
- Wellsburg is in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Wellsburg, WV?
- About 2,203 people live in Wellsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellsburg?
- Nearby places include Brilliant, OH (1.3 mi), Mingo Junction, OH (3.2 mi), Hooverson Heights (3.2 mi), New Alexandria, OH (3.5 mi), Follansbee (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023