26501 ZIP Code – Morgantown, West Virginia
26501 is a ZIP code serving Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County with a population of approximately 19,219 residents. The median household income is $61,837 — near the West Virginia average and below the national average. The median home value of $201,700 is below the national average, with 60.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $893, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.5%, above the national average. An estimated 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 40.2, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 26546, 26534, 26543.
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ZIP 26501 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26501 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $201k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $893 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.9% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26546 – Pursglove
- 26534 – Granville
- 26543 – Osage
- 26506 – Morgantown
- 26541 – Maidsville
- 26505 – Morgantown
- 26588 – Rivesville
- 26508 – Morgantown
- 26586 – Montana Mines
- 26560 – Baxter
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26546 | PURSGLOVE | 212 | Not provided |
| 26534 | GRANVILLE | 937 | $28,389 |
| 26543 | OSAGE | 44 | Not provided |
| 26506 | MORGANTOWN | 1,452 | Not provided |
| 26541 | MAIDSVILLE | 3,761 | $82,877 |