ZIP Code 26505
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Morgantown · Monongalia County · West Virginia
- Population
- 38,772
- Median income
- $45,536
- Median home value
- $278,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 55.3%
- Land area
- 34.0 sq mi
1,140/sq mi
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
Median age 25.2
New York
ZIP code 26505 in Morgantown, West Virginia has a population of 38,772. The median household income is $45,536, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $278,000, 0% below the US average. 55.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.0 square miles in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The area is home to 38,772 residents, producing a population density of 1,140 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 26505 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26505 sits at $45,536 (21% below the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,074. The poverty rate stands at 31.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $278,000 (101% above the state average) with median rent at $981 per month, and 32.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monongalia County, so you can benchmark 26505 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 26505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26505.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
187 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
152 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 26505, Morgantown, WV · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,772
Population
34.0
Area (sq mi)
1,140
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26505?
25.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
9.7%
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?
$45,536
Median Household Income
-21% vs state
$34,074
Per Capita Income
31.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
18,730
Total Housing Units
16,251
Occupied Units
2,479
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,000
Median Home Value
+101% vs state
$981
Median Rent
1984
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
+10.1%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26505 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.5% | 192 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 206 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 225 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 228 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 251 |
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 1,000 business establishments in ZIP 26505, employing approximately 16,488 people with a combined annual payroll of $876,797,000.
1,000
Businesses
16,488
Employees
$876.8M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 187 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 152 | 15.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 79 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 35 | 3.5% |
| Information | 23 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
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 26505 vs 26534 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26534 | Granville, WV | 789 | 2.8 mi |
| 26543 | Osage, WV | 252 | 3.3 mi |
| 26508 | Morgantown, WV | 29,170 | 4.3 mi |
| 26501 | Morgantown, WV | 19,616 | 5.4 mi |
| 15327 | Dilliner, PA | 1,527 | 6.9 mi |
| 15474 | Point Marion, PA | 2,049 | 7.2 mi |
| 15315 | Bobtown, PA | 776 | 7.7 mi |
| 15467 | New Geneva, PA | 141 | 9.4 mi |
| 26541 | Maidsville, WV | 2,624 | 7.3 mi |
| 15451 | Lake Lynn, PA | 955 | 8.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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