Monongalia County, WV ZIP Codes
West Virginia (WV) · 16 ZIP codes · 10 cities
16
ZIP codes
106,387
population (2021)
+10.6%
pop change since 2010
54061
FIPS code
Monongalia County ZIP code map
About Monongalia County
Monongalia County is located in West Virginia and contains 16 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 106,387 as of 2021,
an increase of
10.6% from 96,189 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monongalia County is 54061.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 106,387 |
| 2010 population | 96,189 |
| Change | +10.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| FIPS code | 54061 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monongalia County
ZIP codes for Monongalia County, WV (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26501 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26502 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26504 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26505 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26506 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26507 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26508 | Morgantown | Monongalia | View map |
| 26521 | Blacksville | Monongalia | View map |
| 26527 | Cassville | Monongalia | View map |
| 26531 | Dellslow | Monongalia | View map |
| 26534 | Granville | Monongalia | View map |
| 26541 | Maidsville | Monongalia | View map |
| 26543 | Osage | Monongalia | View map |
| 26544 | Pentress | Monongalia | View map |
| 26546 | Pursglove | Monongalia | View map |
| 26590 | Wana | Monongalia | View map |
Demographics & statistics
101,803
Population
33.0
Median age
$60,898
Median household income
$39,081
Per capita income
$216,389
Median home value
$373
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
18.7%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
28,913
Housing units
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,431
Under 5
2,221
2,236
5–9
2,043
2,343
10–14
2,141
5,117
15–19
4,675
8,637
20–24
7,892
8,340
25–34
7,620
6,645
35–44
6,071
5,338
45–54
4,877
2,663
55–59
2,433
2,760
60–64
2,522
4,162
65–74
3,803
1,922
75–84
1,756
604
85+
551
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16,099 | 10.8% |
| 18 and over | 85,704 | 89.2% |
| 65 and over | 12,798 | 28.0% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black or African American
3.5%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89,542 | 86.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,038 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,631 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 3,583 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,903 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 967 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
14.0%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.8%
$35k–$50k
24.0%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
9.0%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
14.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 14.3% |
| Median income | $60,898 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.9%
$50k–$100k
6.5%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
20.0%
$300k–$500k
13.3%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $216,389 |
| Median rent / month | $373 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 38.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.7% |
| Electricity | 24.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16,913 | 40.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,606 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11,204 | 31.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,860 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 9,965 | 16.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,197 | 35.7% |
| Average household size | 1.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 27.6% |
| Married | 39.1% | 49.3% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 18.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.1%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
10.7%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.5%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,017 | 1.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1,032 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 6,832 | 12.4% |
| High school | 3,439 | 10.8% |
| College / grad school | 21,915 | 40.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.3%
Professional & management
12.0%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Construction
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Other services
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Information
0.5%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 5.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 63.9% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.6% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.7%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
18.8%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 24.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 7.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.4% |
| Visited dentist | 48.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 68.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,848 | 9.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 97,151 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,610 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 107 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 446 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 697 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 96,684 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 95,770 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 56,483 | 64.5% |
| Foreign born | 914 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,119 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,841 | 15.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 14,226 | 14% |
| French | 13,485 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 6,314 | 6.2% |
| English | 1,360 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 963 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 482 | 0.5% |
| German | 257 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 224 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 111 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 91.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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