26070 ZIP Code – Wellsburg, West Virginia
26070 is a ZIP code serving Wellsburg, West Virginia in Brooke County with a population of approximately 8,218 residents. The median household income of $49,908 is near the West Virginia average and below the national average. The median home value of $116,400 is well below the national average, with 79.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $552 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
At 8.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 11.0%, below the national average. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 48.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 43913, 26032, 26030.
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ZIP 26070 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26070 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,218 | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $116k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $552 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 43913 – Brilliant
- 26032 – Bethany
- 26030 – Beech Bottom
- 26075 – Windsor Heights
- 26074 – West Liberty
- 26037 – Follansbee
- 43938 – Mingo Junction
- 26058 – Short Creek
- 26035 – Colliers
- 15312 – Avella
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43913 | BRILLIANT | 1,068 | $47,727 |
| 26032 | BETHANY | 1,193 | $46,250 |
| 26030 | BEECH BOTTOM | 627 | $28,958 |
| 26075 | WINDSOR HEIGHTS | 652 | $48,750 |
| 26074 | WEST LIBERTY | 1,602 | $42,500 |