Weirton West Virginia Map

About Weirton, West Virginia

Weirton is a locality in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,647. The population density is 401.7 people per km². Weirton is located at 40.4190°N, 80.5895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 26062.

Weirton rises from the confluence of rivers, a place where the Ohio River, a broad, patient artery, meets the narrower, more spirited waters of the Buffalo Creek. It lies 25.5 miles north-north-east of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 16°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-east of Steubenville. The land here, a study in gentle slopes and weathered hills, often wears a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon when the sky begins its slow descent into twilight, painting the industrial silhouettes with hues of lavender and rose. The air, thick with the memory of smoke and the scent of damp earth, carries the murmur of a community that has long understood the language of labor and the quiet dignity of resilience. The very contours of the terrain seem to suggest a history of shaping and being shaped, a landscape that has been both a provider and a challenge, its character etched not in grand pronouncements but in the enduring presence of its hills and the constant flow of its waters. For generations, Weirton’s pulse beat in time with the clang of steel and the roar of furnaces, its identity forged in the fires of heavy industry. This legacy, though transformed by shifting economic tides, still resonates in the town's foundational narrative, a story of hard work and the creation of tangible things that built a nation. The local economy, once dominated by steel mills that were the lifeblood of countless families, now navigates a more varied course, seeking new avenues for prosperity while holding fast to the industrious spirit of its past. Along the riverbanks, where the echoes of a bygone era still linger, one can almost feel the weight of history, a palpable sense of the generations who called Weirton home and contributed to its enduring character.

About This Weirton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Weirton, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.418957, -80.589517. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Weirton and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Weirton includes the ZIP code (26062), telephone area code (304), county seat of Hancock County (New Cumberland), and school district assignment (Hancock County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Weirton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.