Weirton
City in Hancock County, West Virginia
Weirton is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, with 19,163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paris, 2.9 miles E.
- 19,163residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 18.1 sq miland area · 46.8 km²
- 1,061 / sq mipopulation density
- 26062ZIP code
About Weirton
Weirton ( WEER-tən) is a city in Hancock and Brooke counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is located along the Ohio River in the state's northern panhandle bordering Ohio and Pennsylvania. The population was 19,163 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in West Virginia.
Weirton was incorporated in 1947 after the consolidation of various small towns in the vicinity of the Weirton Steel Corporation, founded by Ernest T. Weir in 1909. It is a principal city of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area, which had a population of 116,903 residents in 2020; it is also a major city in the western part of the Pittsburgh–New Castle–Weirton combined statistical area.
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Living in Weirton
- Median household income
- $59,575
- Median home value
- $133,500
- Median rent
- $746/mo
- Median age
- 47.4
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Weirton had 19,163 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,163 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,061 per sq mi (410 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Weirton at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,163 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.05 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4106° N, 80.5616° W |
| ZIP code | 26062 |
| Official website | cityofweirton.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5485156 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Weirton
- Paris, PA2.9 mi E
- Colliers3.4 mi S
- Pottery Addition, OH3.6 mi W
- Toronto, OH4.1 mi NW
- Hanover, PA5.4 mi E
- Follansbee5.5 mi S
- Steubenville, OH5.9 mi SW
- Mingo Junction, OH6.6 mi SW
- Hooverson Heights6.7 mi S
- Jefferson, PA6.7 mi SE
- Empire, OH7.8 mi NW
- Frankfort Springs, PA7.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Weirton
What county is Weirton in?
Weirton is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Weirton, WV?
19,163 people lived in Weirton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Weirton, WV?
The ZIP code of Weirton is 26062.
What is the elevation of Weirton?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Weirton?
Paris (2.9 mi), Colliers (3.4 mi), Pottery Addition (3.6 mi), Toronto (4.1 mi), Hanover (5.4 mi).
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