Wheeling
City in Ohio County, West Virginia
Wheeling is a city in Ohio County, West Virginia, with 27,052 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,299 ft (396 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bethlehem, 2.1 miles S.
- 27,052residents (2020 Census)
- 1,299 ftelevation · 396 m
- 13.7 sq miland area · 35.4 km²
- 1,982 / sq mipopulation density
- 26003ZIP code
About Wheeling
Wheeling is a city in Ohio and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The county seat of Ohio County, it lies along the Ohio River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains within the state's northern panhandle. It is the fifth-most populous city in West Virginia and the most populous city in the northern panhandle with a population of 27,062 at the 2020 census. The Wheeling metropolitan area had 139,513 residents in 2020.
Wheeling was settled in 1769 on land contested between the Province of Pennsylvania and Colony of Virginia, and later grew to become Virginia's largest city west of the Appalachian Mountains. During the American Civil War, it was the host of the Wheeling Conventions which led to the separation of West Virginia from Virginia. Wheeling was the state capital of West Virginia from 1861 to 1870, and again from 1875 to 1885.
Wheeling became a manufacturing center in the late nineteenth century due to its location along major transportation routes, including the Ohio River, National Road, and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. After the decline of heavy industry and subsequent population loss following World War II, its major industries now include healthcare, education, legal services, entertainment and tourism, and energy. The city is located about 60 miles (97 km) west of Pittsburgh and 120 miles (190 km) east of Columbus via Interstate 70.
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Living in Wheeling
- Median household income
- $48,590
- Median home value
- $146,500
- Median rent
- $794/mo
- Median age
- 45.4
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Wheeling had 27,052 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,052 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,982 per sq mi (765 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheeling at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Ohio County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,052 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.65 sq mi (35.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0749° N, 80.6934° W |
| ZIP code | 26003 |
| Official website | wheelingwv.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5486452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheeling
- Bethlehem2.1 mi S
- Martins Ferry, OH2.8 mi NW
- Bridgeport, OH3.0 mi W
- Brookside, OH3.6 mi W
- Clearview4.5 mi N
- Wolfhurst, OH4.6 mi W
- Bellaire, OH4.9 mi SW
- Triadelphia5.1 mi SE
- Lansing, OH5.2 mi W
- Benwood5.3 mi S
- Yorkville, OH5.5 mi N
- Blaine, OH6.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Wheeling
What county is Wheeling in?
Wheeling is in Ohio County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Wheeling, WV?
27,052 people lived in Wheeling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheeling, WV?
The ZIP code of Wheeling is 26003.
What is the elevation of Wheeling?
1,299 feet (396 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheeling?
Bethlehem (2.1 mi), Martins Ferry (2.8 mi), Bridgeport (3.0 mi), Brookside (3.6 mi), Clearview (4.5 mi).
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