ZIP code 26003
Where is ZIP code 26003?
Wheeling, West Virginia
Ohio County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 26003 belongs to Wheeling, West Virginia in Ohio County. 26003 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 220, 304, 681 and 740. About 39,982 people live in the 26003 area, where the median household income is $57,703. The closest ZIP codes are 26059 (Triadelphia, 3.6 mi southeast), 43935 (Martins Ferry, 4.7 mi west) and 26060 (Valley Grove, 4.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 26003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wheeling |
| Also accepted | Bethlehem, Elm Grove, Mozart, Overbrook, Warwood |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Ohio County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 220, 304, 681, 740 |
| Coordinates | 40.1027, -80.6476 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 260 |
Population and income in 26003
| Population | 39,982 · higher than 100% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 439 · higher than 91% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.7 years · lower than 54% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $57,703 · higher than 55% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,424 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $166,100 · higher than 73% of West Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $818 a month |
| Housing units | 20,670 |
| Households | 18,151 (2.14 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 33% |
| Land area | 91.1 sq mi (plus 3.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 26003. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 26003
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26059 | Triadelphia, WV | 3.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 43935 | Martins Ferry, OH | 4.7 mi W | Standard |
| 26060 | Valley Grove, WV | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 43971 | Yorkville, OH | 5 mi NW | Standard |
| 43963 | Tiltonsville, OH | 5.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 26074 | West Liberty, WV | 5.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 26058 | Short Creek, WV | 5.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 26075 | Windsor Heights, WV | 6.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 43912 | Bridgeport, OH | 7 mi W | Standard |
| 26031 | Benwood, WV | 7.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 43934 | Lansing, OH | 7.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 15376 | West Alexander, PA | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 26003 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 26003
123 MAIN ST
WHEELING WV 26003
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BETHLEHEM, ELM GROVE, MOZART, OVERBROOK and WARWOOD as the city name for 26003. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (26003-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 26003?
- 26003 is a Wheeling, West Virginia ZIP code. Bethlehem, Elm Grove, Mozart, Overbrook and Warwood are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 26003 in?
- ZIP code 26003 is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 26003 in?
- 26003 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 26003?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 26003 use area codes 220, 304, 681 and 740.
- What is the population of ZIP code 26003?
- About 39,982 people live in ZIP code 26003, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 26003?
- The median household income in 26003 is $57,703 a year, higher than 55% of West Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 26003?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 26003 are 26059 (Triadelphia, 3.6 miles), 43935 (Martins Ferry, 4.7 miles), 26060 (Valley Grove, 4.9 miles) and 43971 (Yorkville, 5 miles).