26505 ZIP Code, Morgantown, WV
26505 is a ZIP code in Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County. It covers 13 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 26506, 26534 and 26543. 37,492 people live here in 16,251 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of West Virginia ZIP codes. At about 2,968 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (33% own). Median household income is $45,536, below the West Virginia median of $59,608; the median age is 25.2, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Morgantown, WV
- County: Monongalia County
- Land area: 13 sq mi
- Population: 37,492
- Median household income: $45,536
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,492 |
| Households | 16,251 |
| Median household income | $45,536 |
| Income per person | $34,074 |
| Median age | 25.2 |
| Homeowners | 32.5% |
| Median home value | $278,000 |
| Median rent | $981 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 38.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.1% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 10.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 14.3% |
| $10–15K | 6.0% |
| $15–25K | 9.0% |
| $25–35K | 13.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 14.9% |
| $75–100K | 8.0% |
| $100–150K | 10.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 7.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.0% |
| 10–19 | 17.0% |
| 20–24 | 25.2% |
| 25–34 | 18.1% |
| 35–44 | 7.7% |
| 45–54 | 6.4% |
| 55–64 | 8.3% |
| 65–74 | 5.8% |
| 75+ | 4.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.1% |
| Owned outright | 13.8% |
| Rented | 58.0% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 30.5% |
| Townhome | 7.5% |
| 2–4 units | 16.1% |
| 5–19 units | 22.4% |
| 20+ units | 20.3% |
| Mobile / other | 3.2% |
Businesses in 26505
1,000 business establishments with 16,488 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 187
- Retail Trade: 152
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 138
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 100
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 89
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 79
- Finance and Insurance: 64
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 37
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 26506 — Morgantown city, WV (1.4 mi)
- 26534 — Granville town, WV (2.9 mi)
- 26543 — Osage CDP, WV (3 mi)
- 26546 (4.2 mi)
- 26508 — Cheat Lake CDP, WV (4.3 mi)
- 26501 — Westover city, WV (5 mi)
- 15327 (7.1 mi)
- 15474 — Point Marion borough, PA (7.3 mi)
Areas that include 26505
- Morgantown, WV ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Star City, WV ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monongalia County ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- West Virginia ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Monongalia County
- No. 2 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Monongalia County
- No. 2 of 9: lowest median age in Monongalia County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Monongalia County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 26505, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 26505 in?
- 26505 is a Morgantown, WV mailing address. By land area, 55% lies inside Morgantown and 4% lies inside Star City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 26505 in?
- 26505 is in Monongalia County.
- What is the population of 26505?
- About 37,492 people (±1,508), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 39,057.
- What is the median household income in 26505?
- $45,536 (±$4,424), 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 26505?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 26505 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 26505?
- The closest, measured center to center: 26506 (1.4 mi, Morgantown), 26534 (2.9 mi, Granville), 26543 (3 mi, Osage), 26546 (4.2 mi), 26508 (4.3 mi, Cheat Lake) and 26501 (5 mi, Westover).
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