Monongalia County, WV ZIP Codes
17 ZIP codes cover all or part of Monongalia County, West Virginia. The Census Bureau counts 107,163 residents in the county, with a median household income of $65,346 and a median home value of $267,700. Median household income ranges from $45,536 in 26505 to $90,041 in 26508. Its largest communities include Morgantown, Cheat Lake, Brookhaven, Westover and Star City.
Monongalia County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 107,163 |
| Households | 44,629 |
| Median household income | $65,346 |
| Median home value | $267,700 |
| Median age | 32.7 |
| Median rent | $987 |
All 17 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 114,750 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 47,838 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $45,536 (26505) to $90,041 (26508) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,592 |
| Homeowners | 59.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 21.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 49 routes, 21,538 homes (12 of 17 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Monongalia County: 26508 ($90,041)
- Most residents: 26508 (40,231 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26506 (100.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26541 (45.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 26506 (80.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 26506 (19.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 26508 ($311,500)
Every ZIP code in Monongalia County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26508 | Morgantown | 40,231 | 16,052 | $90,041 | $311,500 | 75.5% | 31.3% | 13.1% | 30 | 16,357 | 100% of its land |
| 26505 | Morgantown | 37,492 | 16,251 | $45,536 | $278,000 | 32.5% | 15.6% | 38.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 26501 | Morgantown | 19,529 | 8,789 | $63,529 | $219,800 | 60.9% | 22.9% | 17.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 26570 | Fairview | 3,350 | 1,284 | $71,048 | $155,800 | 86.8% | 32.7% | 4.6% | 2 | 1,142 | 74% of its land |
| 26541 | Maidsville | 3,254 | 1,464 | $73,444 | $236,400 | 90.2% | 45.4% | 7.7% | 3 | 1,629 | 100% of its land |
| 26588 | Rivesville | 2,635 | 1,099 | $60,990 | $173,300 | 85.1% | 32.9% | 6.2% | 2 | 1,001 | 21% of its land |
| 26542 | Masontown | 2,067 | 890 | $54,375 | $152,000 | 86.3% | 29.3% | 3.4% | 2 | 768 | 25% of its land |
| 26374 | Independence | 1,676 | 650 | $57,321 | $162,300 | 87.8% | 30.5% | 0.3% | 2 | 721 | 11% of its land |
| 26506 | Morgantown | 1,476 | 16 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 80.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 26534 | Granville | 792 | 396 | $31,413 | $138,300 | 56.6% | 11.6% | 21.7% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 26562 | Burton | 721 | 222 | $55,603 | $87,300 | 86.9% | 66.2% | 1.7% | 3 | 289 | 32% of its land |
| 26590 | Wana | 550 | 236 | $101,513 | $340,700 | 93.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 171 | 100% of its land |
| 26575 | Hundred | 523 | 281 | $39,676 | $90,200 | 86.1% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 1 | 161 | 27% of its land |
| 26546 | Pursglove | 341 | 141 | $49,656 | — | 88.7% | 23.4% | 17.9% | 1 | 30 | 100% of its land |
| 26521 | Blacksville | 113 | 67 | $80,625 | $70,000 | 89.6% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1 | 67 | 100% of its land |
| 26543 | Osage | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 39 | 100% of its land |
| 26544 | Pentress | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Monongalia County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Morgantown — 30,236 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Cheat Lake — 10,902 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Brookhaven — 6,212 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Westover — 4,026 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Star City — 1,960 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Granville — 1,257 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cassville — 1,149 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Fairview — 267 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Booth — 129 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Blacksville — 55 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Osage — 0 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Pentress — 0 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Monongalia County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Monongalia County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Monongalia County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Monongalia County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Monongalia County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Monongalia County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Monongalia County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Monongalia County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Monongalia County, WV?
- 26508, 26505, 26501, 26570, 26541, 26588, 26542, 26374, 26506, 26534, 26562, 26590, 26575, 26546, 26521, 26543 and 26544. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Monongalia County?
- 107,163 residents in 44,629 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Monongalia County?
- $65,346 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $45,536 (26505) to $90,041 (26508).
- Which Monongalia County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26508, at $90,041, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Monongalia County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Monongalia County?
- For the 12 of 17 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 49 carrier routes reaching 21,538 residential and 870 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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