Morgantown, WV · standard
ZIP Code 26508
Monongalia County, West Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,170
- 93/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,041
- Median income Above-median income area
- $311,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morgantown pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 93
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 26508 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 26508 (Morgantown, WV) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.6 in 2023 to 231.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 26508 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia, with 29,170 residents across 315.0 square miles, a density of 93 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 26508 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,041 (56% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,488. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $311,500 (126% above the average West Virginia ZIP), while 75.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,011.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monongalia County, so 26508 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 26508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morgantown, WV
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$51,488
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 26508 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)
$90,041 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
17,286housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 26508 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
- 26542 2,547
Masontown (26542)
2,547 residents
- 26547 2,376
Reedsville (26547)
2,376 residents
- 15474 2,049
Point Marion (15474)
2,049 residents
- 26374 1,375
Independence (26374)
1,375 residents
- 15451 955
Lake Lynn (15451)
955 residents
- 26534 789
Granville (26534)
789 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 26508 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 26508 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
- 26547
Reedsville (26547)
$76,084 median income
- 26501
Morgantown (26501)
$63,529 median income
- 15474
Point Marion (15474)
$62,500 median income
- 26374
Independence (26374)
$57,321 median income
- 26542
Masontown (26542)
$54,375 median income
- 26505
Morgantown (26505)
$45,536 median income
- 15451 $34,861
Lake Lynn (15451)
$34,861 median income
- 26534 $31,413
Granville (26534)
$31,413 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 26508 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 26508, 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 (29,170 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 26508 in?
ZIP code 26508 (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 26508?
ZIP code 26508 in Morgantown, WV has a population of 29,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 26508?
The median household income in ZIP 26508 is $90,041, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 26508?
The median home value in ZIP 26508 is $311,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 26508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 26508 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 26508?
ZIP code 26508 has 723 business establishments employing approximately 7,678 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 26508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 26508 are: Construction (110), Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Retail trade (73). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 26508?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 26508 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 26508?
In ZIP code 26508, 74.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% 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 26508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 26508 is 23.4 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 26508?
In ZIP code 26508, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 26508 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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