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26003

Wheeling, WV

Total Population
40,714
Median Household Income
$56,662
Median Home Value
$156,500
Median Rent
$772

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$56,662
100% above state median
Home Value
$156,500
100.1% above state median
Rent
$772
100% above state median
Median Age
44.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wheeling, WV

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

33.1% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$56,662
-24.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-125,405,067
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.25 people

Total Households
17,528
Family Households
43.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
11.6%
Total Employed Residents:9,039

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.2%
539 workers
Public Transit
1.5%
257 workers
Total Commuting Workers:16,598
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.7%
18,095 employed
Labor Force
19,103
1,003 unemployed
Median Age
44.9 years
Per Capita Income
$37,148
Poverty Rate
14.0%

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