City

Weirton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  West Virginia

👥20,721Population
💰$59,027Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$122,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma144 (1%)
HS Graduate5,153 (34.5%)
Some College2,004 (13.4%)
Associates2,178 (14.6%)
Bachelors2,083 (14%)
Graduate Degree3,353 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,027 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$122,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units10,235
Vacant Units757

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
54%
About Weirton, WV

Weirton is a city in West Virginia, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,721 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Weirton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,027 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Weirton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Weirton is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.37%).

Weirton, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Weirton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26062 20,721 $59,027 $122,800 $747 7.2% 36.5% 69.4%