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ZIP 26062

Part of Weirton, WV
Pop. 20,578·Hancock County·17th most expensive ZIP in West Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$808/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$1,157
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 26062 · $808
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$970/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
$9,696/yr
At $808/mo median
Location
StateWV
CountyHancock County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 26062 (Weirton, WV) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,578
Median income
$60,702
Median age
48.3
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
17.6%
17.9%
23.9%
15.2%
25.4%
Under 1817.6%
18–3417.9%
35–5423.9%
55–6415.2%
65+25.4%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Black2.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
38.3%
33.1%
23.2%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma38.3%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+23.2%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 26062 in Weirton, WV has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,360 → $60,702
up 13.8%
Population
21,280 → 20,578
down 3.3%
Renter share
32.1% → 28.9%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 23.2%
+2.0 pts
Median age
44.7 → 48.3
+3.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,360 in 2021 to $60,702 more recently. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 21,280 residents to roughly 20,578. Renters now make up 28.9% of households, compared with 32.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23.2% of adults here, versus 21.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 26062 covers Weirton, WV. The median rent here is $808/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($60,702/yr), ZIP 26062 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 26062?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 26062 (Weirton, WV) is $808. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 26062 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 26062's median rent of $808/mo is $1,157 (59%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 26062 compare to other ZIPs in West Virginia?

ZIP 26062 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in West Virginia, ranking #17 out of 18 ZIPs at $808/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 26062?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $808/mo in ZIP 26062. The local median household income is $60,702/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 26062?

Rent in ZIP 26062 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 26062 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 26062 is considered very affordable for renters. At $808/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($60,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 26062 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 26062 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 26062 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 26062 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 26062 compare to the rest of Weirton?

ZIP 26062 sits right at the Weirton citywide median of $808/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 26062 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 26062 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $808/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 26062's median household income ($60,702/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 26062 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.36–5.12%
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