Wellsburg
City in Brooke County, West Virginia

Wellsburg is a city in Brooke County, West Virginia, with 2,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brilliant, 1.7 miles SW.
- 2,450residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 2,526 / sq mipopulation density
- 43913ZIP code
About Wellsburg
Wellsburg is a city in and the county seat of Brooke County, West Virginia, United States. The 2020 census recorded a population of 2,455. It is a part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. The city's economy includes several telemarketing facilities, and a factory that does metal fabrication and plastics molding.
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Living in Wellsburg
- Median household income
- $42,868
- Median home value
- $104,500
- Median rent
- $624/mo
- Median age
- 55.6
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Wellsburg had 2,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,526 per sq mi (975 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellsburg at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Brooke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2809° N, 80.6106° W |
| ZIP code | 43913 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5485324 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellsburg
- Brilliant, OH1.7 mi SW
- Hooverson Heights2.7 mi NE
- Mingo Junction, OH3.1 mi N
- New Alexandria, OH3.5 mi W
- Follansbee3.9 mi N
- Beech Bottom4.9 mi SW
- Bethany5.9 mi SE
- Steubenville, OH6.4 mi NW
- Windsor Heights6.8 mi SW
- Colliers7.0 mi NE
- Independence, PA7.2 mi E
- Avella, PA7.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wellsburg
What county is Wellsburg in?
Wellsburg is in Brooke County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Wellsburg, WV?
2,450 people lived in Wellsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellsburg, WV?
The ZIP code of Wellsburg is 43913.
What is the elevation of Wellsburg?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellsburg?
Brilliant (1.7 mi), Hooverson Heights (2.7 mi), Mingo Junction (3.1 mi), New Alexandria (3.5 mi), Follansbee (3.9 mi).
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