Wheeling, WV GIS Map
Wheeling is a city in Ohio County, West Virginia, with a population of about 26,771. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Ohio County
- Population
- 26,771
- Elevation
- 662 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0640, -80.7209
- ZIP code
- 26003
- Land area
- 13.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Wheeling, WV
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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Wheeling
GIS Data for Wheeling, WV
The Wheeling map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Wheeling without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Wheeling Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
26,350
Households
12,614
Median household income
$48,590
Median age
45.4 years
Median home value
$146,500
Median gross rent
$794/mo
Owner-occupied homes
59.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
Below poverty level
20.5%
Land area
13.6 sq mi
Population density
1,938 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Wheeling
Wheeling Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
28,486
April 2020 (estimates base)
26,986
July 2024 estimate
26,060
Change 2010-2020
-5.3%
Change 2020-2024
-3.4%
Photos of Wheeling
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Wheeling
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Wheeling.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FB & US CH Annex | 1125 Chapline St, 26003 | Owned | 79,967 | — |
| FB & US Courthouse | 1125 Chapline St, 26003 | Owned | 64,877 | — |
| Methodist Building | 1060 Chapline St, 26003 | Leased | 15,945 | Jan 2029 |
| Addition To The FB & US CH | 1125 Chapline St, 26003 | Owned | 12,731 | — |
| Warwood Shopping Plaza | 1241 Warwood Ave, 26003 | Leased | 7,532 | Mar 2036 |
| Board Of Trade Bldg | 80 12th St, 26003 | Leased | 3,036 | Jan 2040 |
| Tri-State Office | 1 23rd St, 26003 | Leased | 3,000 | Apr 2034 |
| Kaley Center | 53 14th St, 26003 | Leased | 2,328 | Apr 2035 |
| Laconia Building | 1144 Market St, 26003 | Leased | 1,651 | Nov 2037 |
| Market Street Parging Garage | 11th St & Market St, 26003 | Leased | — | Jan 2031 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Wheeling
General soil map unit at the city center: Monongahela-Huntington-Clarksburg
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 22.6 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Huntington35%
Mollisols · Fluventic Hapludolls
- Monongahela23%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Clarksburg23%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Clarksburg6%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Monongahela5%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Westmoreland4%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Wheeling
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Wheeling, Wv weather station, elevation 645 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 39 | 42 | 51 | 64 | 74 | 81 | 85 | 85 | 79 | 66 | 54 | 43 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 23 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.44 | 2.67 | 3.78 | 3.52 | 4.20 | 4.26 | 4.09 | 3.19 | 3.50 | 2.94 | 2.90 | 3.39 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Wheeling
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ohio County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 69.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Wheeling FAQ
What county is Wheeling in?
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Wheeling, West Virginia is located in Ohio County.
What is the population of Wheeling?
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Wheeling has a population of about 26,771, making it the number 5 of the 28 West Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Wheeling?
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The elevation of Wheeling is approximately 662 feet (202 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Wheeling?
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The ZIP code for Wheeling is 26003.
What time zone is Wheeling in?
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Wheeling is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Wheeling from Charleston?
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Wheeling is about 128 miles from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Wheeling?
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Cities near Wheeling include Steubenville, OH (22 miles); Weirton, WV (25 miles); Pittsburgh, PA (46 miles); Fairmont, WV (50 miles); Morgantown, WV (50 miles).
Local notes for Wheeling, WV
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