26501 ZIP Code — Morgantown, WV
Monongalia County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26501 is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. It covers approximately 58.54 square miles and serves a population of 19,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
About ZIP code 26501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $61,837. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,219
population
58.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Morgantown | Acceptable |
| Morgantown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
26588 Rivesville (5.2 mi)
26546 Pursglove (5.3 mi)
26541 Maidsville (6.3 mi)
26506 Morgantown (6.3 mi)
26505 Morgantown (6.9 mi)
26570 Fairview (9 mi)
15349 Mount Morris (9.1 mi)
26521 Blacksville (9.4 mi)
26508 Morgantown (9.8 mi)
15327 Dilliner (9.9 mi)
26554 Fairmont (10.7 mi)
26590 Wana (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,219 |
| Population density | 328 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6346 |
| Longitude | -80.0744 |
| 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 | 44.1% | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 25.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 21.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 7.1% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
19,219
Population
328
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$61,837
Median household income
$38,477
Per capita income
$201,700
Median home value
$893
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
5,781
Housing units
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
317
Under 5
271
387
5–9
329
420
10–14
358
558
15–19
475
1,249
20–24
1,065
1,601
25–34
1,365
1,527
35–44
1,301
1,342
45–54
1,145
573
55–59
489
757
60–64
645
1,130
65–74
964
348
75–84
297
165
85+
141
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,612 | 13.6% |
| 18 and over | 16,607 | 86.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,045 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,119 | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,149 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 581 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 255 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.1% | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 25.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.2% | 21.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 7.1% | 3.1% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.5%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $61,837 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
22.7%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,700 |
| Median rent / month | $893 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 59.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 16.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.2% |
| Electricity | 27.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.2% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,482 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 667 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,331 | 27.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,976 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,689 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,223 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 33.5% |
| Married | 43.1% | 47.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
27.1%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.2%
Graduate / professional
21.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 153 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 214 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 993 | 22.0% |
| High school | 770 | 17.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,377 | 52.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.9%
Professional & management
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Construction
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.8% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 21.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 6.3% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
17.6%
Under 18 years
19.3%
18 and over
17.3%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
35.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,170 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.5% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,631 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 75 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 27 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,841 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,538 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,906 | 61.9% |
| Foreign born | 303 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 378 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 214 | 56.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,444 | 17.9% |
| French | 2,581 | 13.4% |
| Arab | 1,479 | 7.7% |
| Irish | 364 | 1.9% |
| English | 260 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 58 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0.1% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26501
What city is ZIP code 26501 in?
ZIP code 26501 is primarily assigned to Morgantown, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26501 in?
ZIP code 26501 falls within Monongalia County, West Virginia.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26501?
18% of residents in ZIP code 26501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 26501?
ZIP code 26501 has an estimated population of 19,219 residents, with a density of 328 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26501?
The median home value in ZIP code 26501 is $201,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26501?
The median household income in ZIP code 26501 is $61,837, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 26501 in?
ZIP code 26501 observes the EST timezone.