26003 ZIP Code
Wheeling, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26003 |
| City/Town: | Wheeling |
| County: | Ohio |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,714 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,662 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,476 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,725 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,500 |
| Land Area: | 91.1 sq miles
235.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0692, -80.6506 |
Population Information (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,714 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,751 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,963 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,318 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,094 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,026 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,154 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,242 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,906 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,632 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,451 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,585 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,279 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,084 | 14.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,419 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,524 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $772 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,725 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,528 | 84.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,197 | 15.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,090 | 69.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,438 | 31.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,880 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 423 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,363 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,679 | 32.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,758 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,777 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,131 | 20.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,749 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,662 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,556 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,985 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,476 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,103 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,095 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,003 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,765 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,541 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,928 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 626 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,167 | 91.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,310 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 259 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 129 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,799 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 814 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 509 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 179 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 65 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 240 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26003 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,142 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,267 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,897 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,608 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,050 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,453 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,233 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,635 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,133 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,110 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26003 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,256 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,336 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 257 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 539 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 210 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,073 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26003 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 498 | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,010 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,046 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 600 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,129 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,233 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 204 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,064 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,747 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,260 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,793 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 847 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 664 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,700 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,437 | 67.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,414 | 47.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,499 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26003 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,564 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,727 | 44.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,521 | 31.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 920 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 330 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,659 | 15.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26003 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,166 | 68.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 912 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,080 | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,395 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 682 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 280 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,770 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 440 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26003 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 682 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 876 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,571 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,301 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,440 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,210 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,776 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,700 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,157 | 34.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26003 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 530 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,630 | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,459 | 26.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,527 | 41.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,014 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 565 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26003 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,733 | 66.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 368 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,568 | 26.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 175 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 466 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 108 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 110 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26003 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,005 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,787 | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,231 | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,505 | 14.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26003 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,171 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,268 | 18.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,307 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,927 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,675 | 22.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,167 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 511 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,156 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $772 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,528 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,645 | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,395 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,409 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,588 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,168 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,245 | 41.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26003 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,542 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,592 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,322 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 532 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,831 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,225 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26003 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,977 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 579 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 396 | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,174 | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,695 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,133 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,041 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,437 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,199 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,552 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 228 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,909 | 44.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,415 | 52.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26003 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,733 | 87.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,488 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,088 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,332 | 52.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,092 | 24.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 68 | 1.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,902 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 75 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 812 | 1082.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 812 | 1082.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 812 | 1082.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 262 | 349.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 21.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 195 | 260.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 86.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26003 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,396 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,368 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,028 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 295 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 481 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 196 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 56 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26003 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,528 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,325 | 87.4% | 89.4% |
Wheeling, WV26003