26505 ZIP Code – Morgantown, West Virginia
26505 is a large ZIP code in Morgantown, West Virginia, part of Monongalia County with a population of approximately 38,056 residents. The median household income is $41,817 — below the West Virginia average and well below the national average. At $258,400, median home values run near the national average, with 32.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $931 is near the national average. Housing consists of 40% single-family (decreasing), 41% apartments (increasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.0%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 32.8%, well above the national average. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 25.2, well below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 26506, 26534, 26543.
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ZIP 26505 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26505 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $258k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $931 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 25.2 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 32.8% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 55.2% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26506 – Morgantown
- 26534 – Granville
- 26543 – Osage
- 26508 – Morgantown
- 26546 – Pursglove
- 26501 – Morgantown
- 15327 – Dilliner
- 15474 – Point Marion
- 26541 – Maidsville
- 15315 – Bobtown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26506 | MORGANTOWN | 1,452 | Not provided |
| 26534 | GRANVILLE | 937 | $28,389 |
| 26543 | OSAGE | 44 | Not provided |
| 26508 | MORGANTOWN | 38,427 | $79,650 |
| 26546 | PURSGLOVE | 212 | Not provided |