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Morgantown, WV · standard

ZIP Code 26501

Monongalia County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,616
126/sq mi
$63,529
Median income
$219,800
Median home value
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Morgantown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
126
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 26501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, home to 19,616 residents across 156.1 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 26501 reports a modest median household income of $63,529 (10% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,386. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $219,800 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $978 per month, and 60.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 26501, plus 6 more within Monongalia County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 26501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morgantown, WV

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26501.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26501, Morgantown, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,616

Population

156.1

Area (sq mi)

126

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 26501?

39.8

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,529

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$40,386

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 26501 ranks nationally

Morgantown, WV household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,529 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,823

Total Housing Units

8,789

Occupied Units

1,034

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$219,800

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$978

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 26501 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 209
2021 +6.7% 223
2022 +10.6% 247
2023 +0.5% 248
2024 +5.0% 261

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 567 business establishments in ZIP 26501, employing approximately 11,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $477,063,000.

567

Businesses

11,184

Employees

$477.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 119 21.0%
Accommodation and food services 73 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 59 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 56 9.9%
Construction 50 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 49 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.3%
Finance and insurance 25 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.4%
Manufacturing 15 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.5%
Wholesale trade 11 1.9%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 7 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 26501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26501 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 26501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 26501 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
26534 Granville, WV 789 2.6 mi
26543 Osage, WV 252 3.2 mi
26541 Maidsville, WV 2,624 4.1 mi
26505 Morgantown, WV 38,772 5.4 mi
26588 Rivesville, WV 2,611 6.6 mi
26586 Montana Mines, WV 209 8.1 mi
15349 Mount Morris, PA 1,737 9.1 mi
26508 Morgantown, WV 29,170 8.0 mi
15315 Bobtown, PA 776 9.4 mi
26560 Baxter, WV 227 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monongalia County

26505 standard
Morgantown, WV
Pop: 38,772
26508 standard
Morgantown, WV
Pop: 29,170
26570 standard
Fairview, WV
Pop: 3,595
26541 standard
Maidsville, WV
Pop: 2,624
26590 standard
Wana, WV
Pop: 791
26534 standard
Granville, WV
Pop: 789

Related Areas

Monongalia County Morgantown, WV West Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 26501 in? ▼
ZIP code 26501 (Morgantown) is located in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Monongalia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monongalia-wv.
What is the population of ZIP code 26501? ▼
ZIP code 26501 in Morgantown, WV has a population of 19,616 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 26501 is $63,529, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 26501 is $219,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 26501 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26501? ▼
ZIP code 26501 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 11,184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26501 are: Retail trade (119), Accommodation and food services (73), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26501 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 26501? ▼
In ZIP code 26501, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 26501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26501 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 26501? ▼
In ZIP code 26501, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26501 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.