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ZIP 26003

Part of Wheeling, WV
Pop. 39,982·Ohio County·16th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$876/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.6%
vs US Median
-$1,089
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 26003 · $876
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,512/yr
At $876/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyOhio County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 7.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26003 (Wheeling, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,982
Median income
$57,703
Median age
44.7
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
19.3%
19.1%
22.4%
14%
25.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3419.1%
35–5422.4%
55–6414%
65+25.2%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Black3.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
31%
28.8%
34%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma31%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26003 in Wheeling, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,887 → $57,703
up 11.2%
Population
40,984 → 39,982
down 2.4%
Renter share
30.1% → 32.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.6% → 34%
+0.4 pts
Median age
43.9 → 44.7
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $51,887 to $57,703 across the same window, up 11.2% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 40,984 residents to roughly 39,982. Renters now make up 32.5% of households, compared with 30.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26003 covers Wheeling, WV. The median rent here is $876/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($57,703/yr), ZIP 26003 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26003 (Wheeling, WV) is $876. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26003's median rent of $876/mo is $1,089 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26003 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26003 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #16 out of 18 ZIPs at $876/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $876/mo in ZIP 26003. The local median household income is $57,703/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26003?

Rent in ZIP 26003 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26003 is considered very affordable for renters. At $876/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($57,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26003 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of ZIP 26003 households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26003 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 26003 compare to the rest of Wheeling?

ZIP 26003 is more affordable than Wheeling overall. At $876/mo, it's $2 below the Wheeling citywide median of $878/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 26003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $876/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 26003's median household income ($57,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26003 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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