26501 ZIP Code, Morgantown, WV
26501 is a ZIP code in Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County. It covers 59 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 26546, 26534 and 26543. 19,529 people live here in 8,789 households, more than in 9 of every 10 West Virginia ZIP codes. With about 334 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $63,529, close to the West Virginia median of $59,608.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Morgantown, WV
- County: Monongalia County
- Land area: 59 sq mi
- Population: 19,529
- Median household income: $63,529
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 19,529 |
| Households | 8,789 |
| Median household income | $63,529 |
| Income per person | $40,386 |
| Median age | 39.8 |
| Homeowners | 60.9% |
| Median home value | $219,800 |
| Median rent | $978 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% |
| Broadband internet | 92.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 9.8% |
| $35–50K | 15.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.1% |
| $75–100K | 13.3% |
| $100–150K | 14.4% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 7.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.8% |
| 10–19 | 8.4% |
| 20–24 | 9.4% |
| 25–34 | 16.2% |
| 35–44 | 16.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% |
| Rented | 34.7% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 58.3% |
| Townhome | 4.7% |
| 2–4 units | 13.8% |
| 5–19 units | 8.5% |
| 20+ units | 4.8% |
| Mobile / other | 10.0% |
Businesses in 26501
567 business establishments with 11,184 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 119
- Accommodation and Food Services: 73
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 59
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 56
- Construction: 50
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 49
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 30
- Finance and Insurance: 25
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 26546 (2.1 mi)
- 26534 — Granville town, WV (2.2 mi)
- 26543 — Osage CDP, WV (2.9 mi)
- 26506 — Morgantown city, WV (3.7 mi)
- 26505 — Morgantown city, WV (5 mi)
- 26541 — Cassville CDP, WV (6.3 mi)
- 26588 — Rivesville town, WV (6.9 mi)
- 26508 — Cheat Lake CDP, WV (7.5 mi)
Areas that include 26501
- Morgantown, WV ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Westover, WV ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cassville, WV ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Booth, WV ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monongalia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- West Virginia ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest median household income in Monongalia County
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Monongalia County
- No. 3 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Monongalia County
- No. 4 of 9: lowest median age in Monongalia County
Mail every home in 26501
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 26501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 26501 in?
- 26501 is a Morgantown, WV mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Westover, 4% lies inside Cassville and 4% lies inside Morgantown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 26501 in?
- 26501 is in Monongalia County.
- What is the population of 26501?
- About 19,529 people (±1,174), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,200.
- What is the median household income in 26501?
- $63,529 (±$3,213), compared with $59,608 for West Virginia as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 26501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 26501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 26501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 26546 (2.1 mi), 26534 (2.2 mi, Granville), 26543 (2.9 mi, Osage), 26506 (3.7 mi, Morgantown), 26505 (5 mi, Morgantown) and 26541 (6.3 mi, Cassville).
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