Morgantown, WV ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Morgantown, West Virginia: 26508, 26505, 26501 and 26506. Together they are home to 98,728 residents in 41,108 households. That is more than the 30,236 people counted inside Morgantown city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $45,536 in 26505 to $90,041 in 26508.
Morgantown city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 30,236 |
| Households | 11,946 |
| Median household income | $44,727 |
| Median home value | $259,400 |
| Median age | 23.9 |
| Median rent | $937 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 98,728 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 41,108 |
| 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) | $66,770 |
| Homeowners | 55.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 24.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 30 routes, 15,652 homes (1 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Morgantown: 26508 ($90,041)
- Most residents: 26508 (40,231 people)
- Highest homeownership: 26506 (100.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 26508 (31.3% 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 Morgantown
| 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 | mailing city |
| 26505 | Morgantown | 37,492 | 16,251 | $45,536 | $278,000 | 32.5% | 15.6% | 38.0% | — | — | 55% of its land; mailing city |
| 26501 | Morgantown | 19,529 | 8,789 | $63,529 | $219,800 | 60.9% | 22.9% | 17.3% | — | — | 4% of its land; mailing city |
| 26506 | Morgantown | 1,476 | 16 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 80.8% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Morgantown when at least 10% of its land lies inside Morgantown city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Morgantown. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Morgantown.
Counties
- Monongalia County — 17 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Cheat Lake — 1 ZIP code
- Brookhaven — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Morgantown, WV?
- 26508, 26505, 26501 and 26506. A ZIP code is listed for Morgantown when at least 10% of its land lies inside Morgantown city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Morgantown.
- What is the population of Morgantown, WV?
- The Census Bureau counts 30,236 residents inside Morgantown city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Morgantown hold 98,728 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Morgantown, WV?
- $44,727 inside Morgantown city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $45,536 to $90,041.
- Which Morgantown ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 26508, at $90,041, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Morgantown, WV?
- For the 1 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 30 carrier routes reaching 15,652 residential and 738 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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