26541 ZIP Code — Maidsville, WV

Monongalia County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26541 is located in Maidsville, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. It covers approximately 40.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26541

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $209,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,877) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,761

population

40.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maidsville	Acceptable
Maidsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26506 Morgantown (3.4 mi) 26505 Morgantown (3.7 mi) 15327 Dilliner (4.3 mi) 26546 Pursglove (6.1 mi) 26501 Morgantown (6.3 mi) 15474 Point Marion (6.3 mi) 15349 Mount Morris (7.6 mi) 15338 Greensboro (8.3 mi) 26508 Morgantown (8.6 mi) 15334 Garards Fort (9 mi) 26588 Rivesville (11.5 mi) 15461 Masontown (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,761
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	40.53 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	39.6937
Longitude	-79.9851
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	46.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	21.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	12.6%	7.1%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,761

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$82,877

Median household income

$47,453

Per capita income

$209,400

Median home value

$560

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,692

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

120

10–14

130

100

15–19

109

20–24

106

198

25–34

216

289

35–44

315

495

45–54

539

55–59

60–64

65–74

130

75–84

141

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	675	17.9%
18 and over	3,086	82.1%
65 and over	425	11.3%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Black or African American 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,672	96.6%
Black or African American	48	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.1%
Two or more races	32	0.8%
Other race	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	46.4%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	25.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	22.9%	21.3%	15.8%
Over $200k	12.6%	7.1%	3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 16.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	16.9%
Median income	$82,877

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 28.2%

$300k–$500k 24.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,400
Median rent / month	$560
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	23.2%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	72.8%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.2%
Electricity	33.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	750	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	322	19.4%
Male householder, no spouse	335	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	249	15.0%
Households with children under 18	594	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	18.5%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	18.0%
Married	49.2%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	5.6%
Widowed	4.1%	1.4%
Divorced	13.9%	26.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.6%
Kindergarten	9	1.1%
Elementary school	336	41.7%
High school	192	23.8%
College / grad school	232	28.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Public administration 6.5%

Retail trade 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Construction 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 8.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.1%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,559	94.6%
Spanish	43	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,761	100.0%
Born in same state	3,761	100.0%
Born in different state	2,844	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	573	15.2%
Arab	454	12.1%
Italian	369	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	156	4.1%
Irish	70	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	98.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26541

What city is ZIP code 26541 in?

ZIP code 26541 is primarily assigned to Maidsville, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26541 in?

ZIP code 26541 falls within Monongalia County, West Virginia.

Is ZIP code 26541 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 26541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 26541?

ZIP code 26541 has an estimated population of 3,761 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26541?

The median home value in ZIP code 26541 is $209,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 26541?

The median household income in ZIP code 26541 is $82,877, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 26541 in?

ZIP code 26541 observes the EST timezone.