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 High-density area
- $63,529
- Median income Near-median income area
- $219,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 26501 (Morgantown, WV) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.4 in 2023 to 260.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,386. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $219,800 (59% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 60.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $978.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monongalia County, so 26501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
119 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 26501?
39.8
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$40,386
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26501 ranks among West Virginia ZIPs
Morgantown, WV household income vs. every West Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 539 reporting West Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$63,529 Top 33% higher than 67% of 539 West Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,823housing units
9,823
Total Housing Units
8,789
Occupied Units
1,034
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,800
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 26501 vs 26534 →
ZIP 26501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26505
Morgantown (26505)
38,772 residents
- 26508
Morgantown (26508)
29,170 residents
- 26501
Morgantown (26501)
19,616 residents
- 26541 2,624
Maidsville (26541)
2,624 residents
- 26588 2,611
Rivesville (26588)
2,611 residents
- 15349 1,737
Mount Morris (15349)
1,737 residents
- 26534 789
Granville (26534)
789 residents
- 15315 776
Bobtown (15315)
776 residents
- 26543 252
Osage (26543)
252 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26501 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26508
Morgantown (26508)
$90,041 median income
- 26541
Maidsville (26541)
$73,444 median income
- 15349
Mount Morris (15349)
$68,125 median income
- 26501
Morgantown (26501)
$63,529 median income
- 26588
Rivesville (26588)
$60,990 median income
- 15315
Bobtown (15315)
$48,362 median income
- 26505
Morgantown (26505)
$45,536 median income
- 26534 $31,413
Granville (26534)
$31,413 median income
- 26560 $6,875
Baxter (26560)
$6,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26501, both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,616 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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