Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia (ZIP 26003) is $818/month (±$34), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $166,100 (±$6,279), and the median household income is $57,703/year. The unemployment rate in Ohio County, West Virginia was 4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 26003
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $818 |
| Median Home Value | $166,100 |
| Median Household Income | $57,703 |
| Total Housing Units | 18,151 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 5,894 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 32% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,630 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4% |
How does ZIP 26003 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in West Virginia.
Higher rent than 53% of ZIP codes in West Virginia · 140th of 297
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 25405 | $1,631 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 26845 | $1,526 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 25428 | $1,377 |
| … 136 more … | ||
| 140 | ZCTA5 26003(you are here) | $818 |
| … 154 more … | ||
| 295 | ZCTA5 24966 | $427 |
| 296 | ZCTA5 25678 | $396 |
| 297 | ZCTA5 26575 | $365 |
Geography
ZIP 26003 is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
It covers part of Wheeling city, West Virginia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia (ZIP 26003) is $818/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia?
The median home value in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia (ZIP 26003) is $166,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 26003 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia, 1,630 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia?
The median household income in ZCTA5 26003, West Virginia is $57,703/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $818 has a margin of error of ±$34. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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