ZIP Code 26508
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Morgantown · Monongalia County · West Virginia
- Population
- 29,170
- Median income
- $90,041
- Median home value
- $311,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.8%
- Land area
- 315.0 sq mi
93/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
New York
ZIP code 26508 in Morgantown, West Virginia has a population of 29,170. The median household income is $90,041, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $311,500, 12% above the US average. 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 26508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 315.0 square miles in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The area is home to 29,170 residents, producing a population density of 93 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 26508 against West Virginia and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 26508 sits at $90,041 (56% above the West Virginia average), while per-capita income is $51,488. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $311,500 (126% above the state average) with median rent at $1,011 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 26508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monongalia County, so you can benchmark 26508 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 26508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 26508.
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 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 26508, 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
29,170
Population
315.0
Area (sq mi)
93
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 26508?
36.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
3.7%
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?
$90,041
Median Household Income
+56% vs state
$51,488
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 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?
17,286
Total Housing Units
16,052
Occupied Units
1,234
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,500
Median Home Value
+126% vs state
$1,011
Median Rent
1998
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 26508 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 180 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 192 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 214 |
| 2023 | +2.0% | 219 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 232 |
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 723 business establishments in ZIP 26508, employing approximately 7,678 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,665,000.
723
Businesses
7,678
Employees
$371.7M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 110 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.6% |
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 26508 vs 26505 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26505 | Morgantown, WV | 38,772 | 4.3 mi |
| 26542 | Masontown, WV | 2,547 | 5.9 mi |
| 26534 | Granville, WV | 789 | 6.3 mi |
| 15474 | Point Marion, PA | 2,049 | 10.3 mi |
| 26374 | Independence, WV | 1,375 | 10.4 mi |
| 26543 | Osage, WV | 252 | 7.2 mi |
| 26547 | Reedsville, WV | 2,376 | 7.5 mi |
| 26501 | Morgantown, WV | 19,616 | 8.0 mi |
| 26520 | Arthurdale, WV | 778 | 8.1 mi |
| 15451 | Lake Lynn, PA | 955 | 10.0 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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