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Wheeling, WV

City in Ohio County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26003.

Population

26,350

Land area

13.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,938

ZIP codes

1

Wheeling and its ZIP codes

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Wheeling at a glance

  • Wheeling is about 26 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 5th among 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
  • The median household income is $48,590, 18% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,500 (10% below West Virginia) and median rent is $794 a month.

Local data for Wheeling, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wheeling, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,590

Poverty rate

20.5%

Median home value

$146,500

Median rent

$794/mo

Homeownership

59.8%

Bachelor's or higher

34.1%

Median age

45.4

Average commute

19.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,749), Irish Americans (4,175), Italian Americans (1,966).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ohio County. PPP loans are for Wheeling.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,221

27,052 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,326

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$347M

FY 2026, $8,188 per person

PPP loans

$137M

1,177 loans, 18,771 jobs reported

Ohio County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Wheeling, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.3%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit2.2%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home6.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wheeling, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

335

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

474

3.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 22°F

41.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wheeling, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.0%

U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts

Diabetes

16.6%

U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

ZIP codes in Wheeling

1 in or overlapping Wheeling. Population shown

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Cities near Wheeling

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Martins Ferry, OHCity1.6 mi2.3
Bridgeport, OHVillage2.5 mi1.4
BethlehemVillage2.8 mi3.5
Brookside, OHVillage3.2 mi0.2
ClearviewVillage3.8 mi0.4
Wolfhurst, OHCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.5
TriadelphiaTown4.5 mi0.7
Yorkville, OHVillage4.5 mi0.6
Lansing, OHCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.3
Bellaire, OHVillage4.8 mi1.7
BenwoodCity5.2 mi1.3
Blaine, OHCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.7
Tiltonsville, OHVillage5.9 mi0.5
Rayland, OHVillage6.9 mi0.5
Neffs, OHCensus-designated place6.9 mi4
McMechenCity7.3 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wheeling, WV in?
Wheeling is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Wheeling, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheeling include 26003.
What is the population of Wheeling, WV?
About 26,350 people live in Wheeling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wheeling?
Nearby places include Martins Ferry, OH (1.6 mi), Bridgeport, OH (2.5 mi), Bethlehem (2.8 mi), Brookside, OH (3.2 mi), Clearview (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023