How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26003?

The typical home in 26003 is worth $157,206, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 26003?

Home values in 26003 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 26003?

A typical home in 26003 rents for about $885 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.8%.

What is the property tax rate in 26003?

The effective property tax rate in 26003 is 0.6% — roughly $936 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 26003 has a population of 39,982 and a median household income of $57,703.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · WV26003

Ohio County · Wheeling, WV-OH

Typical home value

$157,206^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +5.3%
5-year / yr: +3.0%
10-year / yr: +4.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -44.7%
vs metro: +15.0%
vs state: +11.0%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 26003 is worth $157,206 — 15.0% above the Wheeling, WV-OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $885 a month — a 6.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $885^[2]
Gross yield: 6.8%^[2]
Cap rate: 4.1%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $936^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ohio County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Low^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: Very Low
Heat wave: Very Low
Hurricane: Very Low
Tornado: Relatively Low
Earthquake: Very Low
Winter weather: Very Low

#Who lives here

Population: 39,982^[3]
Median household income: $57,703^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ohio County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: -87^[5]
Moved in: 951
Moved out: 1,038

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 13
Elementary: 8
Middle: 4
High: 1

Wheeling Park High School
High · Grades 9–12 · OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
1,492 students
Warwood School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
497 students
Sherrard Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS
444 students
Woodsdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
420 students
Triadelphia Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
409 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield6.8%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.1%

Annual rent$10,616

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$795

Loan principal$125,765

Down payment$31,441

Total interest paid$160,406

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.14

Monthly cost to own$1,005

Monthly rent$885

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 78th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 26th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

3rd for most populous in WVView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 26003?: The typical home in 26003 is worth $157,206, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 26003?: Home values in 26003 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 3.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 26003?: A typical home in 26003 rents for about $885 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 26003?: The effective property tax rate in 26003 is 0.6% — roughly $936 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 26003?: ZIP code 26003 has a population of 39,982 and a median household income of $57,703.

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