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Wheeling city, WV
ZIP 26003 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Wheeling city, WV (26003)
Median Income
$58,625
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+1,502
Wealth inflow
Population
40,445
Unemployment
5.5%
1.8pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,502 for ZIP 26003 (Wheeling city, WV) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 26003 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 1.8%, median income rose 1.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,625 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| Establishments | 1,181 |
| Employees | 19,157 |