County

Ohio County, WV

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  West Virginia

👥46,558Population
💰$59,880Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$165,828Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.6%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White90.6%
Hispanic1.5%
Black3.0%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma252 (0.8%)
HS Graduate9,698 (31.2%)
Some College3,733 (12%)
Associates3,810 (12.3%)
Bachelors3,445 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree10,109 (32.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 12%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 32.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College12.0%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate32.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,880 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$165,827 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units23,265
Vacant Units3,095

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Ohio County, WV

Ohio County is located in West Virginia and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 46,558 residents. With a median age of 44.7, it is a middle-aged county.

Ohio County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,879 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Ohio County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $165,827 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $841. Homeownership rates are high at 69.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ohio County are primarily White (90.61%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Ohio County, WV is a solidly middle-class area in West Virginia. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Ohio County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
26059 Triadelphia 2,863 $69,922 $168,200 $908 5.0% 43.8%
26060 Valley Grove 1,789 $78,712 $198,200 $1,067 3.8% 26.3%
26074 West Liberty 1,461 $51,875 $158,300 $956 5.3% 51.7%
26003 Wheeling 40,445 $58,625 $164,500 $823 5.5% 44.1%

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