26508 ZIP Code – Morgantown, West Virginia
26508 is a ZIP code serving Morgantown, West Virginia in Monongalia County with a population of approximately 38,427 residents. The median household income is $79,650 — above the West Virginia average and near the national average. At $277,700, median home values run near the national average, with 75.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $971, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 13% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average. An estimated 14.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 49.8%, well above the national average. The median age is 36.7, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 26505, 26506, 26542.
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ZIP 26508 vs. West Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 26508 | WV Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38k | 2,492 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $54k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $277k | $125k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $971 | $766 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 45.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 19.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 49.8% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26505 – Morgantown
- 26506 – Morgantown
- 26542 – Masontown
- 26534 – Granville
- 26524 – Bretz
- 26543 – Osage
- 26547 – Reedsville
- 26520 – Arthurdale
- 26501 – Morgantown
- 26546 – Pursglove
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26505 | MORGANTOWN | 38,056 | $41,817 |
| 26506 | MORGANTOWN | 1,452 | Not provided |
| 26542 | MASONTOWN | 2,039 | $54,924 |
| 26534 | GRANVILLE | 937 | $28,389 |
| 26524 | BRETZ | 175 | Not provided |