ZIP code 26003: Wheeling, WV
26003 is a ZIP code in Wheeling, West Virginia, mainly in Ohio County, part of the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area. About 39,982 people live here.
- Population
- 39,982
- Median household income
- $57,703
- Typical home value
- $161,900+5.4% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $818gross, per month
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homeowners
- 67.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 26003 details
| City | Wheeling |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio County (also partly Marshall County, Brooke County) |
| Metro area | Wheeling, WV-OH |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 91.1 sq mi, plus 3.4 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 439 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 20.8 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 40.06919, -80.65063 |
Median rent in 26003 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $579/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $616/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $886/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $988/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,517/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 26003
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26059 | Triadelphia, WV | 2.5 mi | 2,888 |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 5.7 mi | 1,770 |
| 43935 | Martins Ferry, OH | 5.9 mi | 8,083 |
| 26060 | Valley Grove, WV | 6.1 mi | 1,655 |
| 43971 | Yorkville, OH | 7.0 mi | 923 |
| 26040 | Mcmechen, WV | 7.3 mi | 1,899 |
| 26074 | West Liberty, WV | 7.3 mi | 1,391 |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 7.5 mi | 1,262 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 26003?
A typical home in ZIP code 26003 is worth about $161,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $57,703 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with West Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $161,900 homeWhat can a $57,703 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 26003
What city is ZIP code 26003?
ZIP code 26003 is in Wheeling, WV, in Ohio County.
What county is ZIP code 26003 in?
26003 is mainly in Ohio County, West Virginia, and partly in Marshall County and Brooke County.
What is the population of ZIP code 26003?
About 39,982 people live in ZIP code 26003, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 26003 in?
26003 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.