26506 ZIP Code — Morgantown, WV

Monongalia County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26506 is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,452 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26506

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 26506 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,452

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

26506 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 26506

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26506. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morgantown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26505 Morgantown (0.6 mi) 26541 Maidsville (3.4 mi) 26508 Morgantown (5.3 mi) 26501 Morgantown (6.3 mi) 15327 Dilliner (7.4 mi) 15474 Point Marion (7.9 mi) 26546 Pursglove (8.5 mi) 26542 Masontown (9.8 mi) 15349 Mount Morris (10.8 mi) 26588 Rivesville (10.9 mi) 15338 Greensboro (11.4 mi) 26547 Reedsville (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,452
Population density	6,050 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.6496
Longitude	-79.9573
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

1,452

Population

6,050

People per sq mi

19.1

Median age

Median household income

$5,154

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

21.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

692

15–19

458

169

20–24

111

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	2.1%
18 and over	1,421	97.9%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,321	90%
Black or African American	66	4.5%
Two or more races	56	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.1%
Other race	9	0.6%

Household income

$35k–$50k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	100.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	100.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	96.9%
Married	0.0%	3.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 100.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,430	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 58.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 29.2%

Retail trade 10.6%

Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.8%
Service	50.2%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	26.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	22.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	4.8%
Walk	22.7%
Work from home	41.8%
Other means	8.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.2%
Public insurance	4.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,452	100.0%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,445	99.5%
Born in same state	1,445	99.5%
Born in different state	375	25.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	162	11.2%
French	38	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26506

What city is ZIP code 26506 in?

ZIP code 26506 is primarily assigned to Morgantown, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26506 in?

ZIP code 26506 falls within Monongalia County, West Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26506?

100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 26506?

ZIP code 26506 has an estimated population of 1,452 residents, with a density of 6,101 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 26506 in?

ZIP code 26506 observes the EST timezone.