26508 ZIP Code — Morgantown, WV
Monongalia County, West Virginia
ZIP code 26508 is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, within Monongalia County. It covers approximately 123.13 square miles and serves a population of 38,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.
About ZIP code 26508
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $277,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
The gap between median ($79,650) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
38,427
population
123.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26508 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26508
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 26508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Morgantown | Acceptable |
| Morgantown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
26505 Morgantown (5 mi)
26506 Morgantown (5.3 mi)
26542 Masontown (5.7 mi)
26547 Reedsville (6.8 mi)
26541 Maidsville (8.6 mi)
26501 Morgantown (9.8 mi)
26537 Kingwood (10.7 mi)
15474 Point Marion (11.6 mi)
15327 Dilliner (12.3 mi)
26588 Rivesville (12.8 mi)
26554 Fairmont (12.8 mi)
26410 Newburg (13.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,427 |
| Population density | 312 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 54 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 123.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.53 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5866 |
| Longitude | -79.9012 |
| 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 | 35.5% | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 25.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.0% | 21.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 7.1% | 3.1% |
Demographics & statistics
38,427
Population
312
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$79,650
Median household income
$47,550
Per capita income
$277,700
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
73.5%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
12,588
Housing units
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,149
Under 5
1,103
1,093
5–9
1,049
1,212
10–14
1,163
1,142
15–19
1,096
1,986
20–24
1,905
2,670
25–34
2,563
3,148
35–44
3,021
2,291
45–54
2,198
1,101
55–59
1,057
1,107
60–64
1,063
1,733
65–74
1,664
832
75–84
798
144
85+
139
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,141 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,286 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,310 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,663 | 88.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,480 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1,162 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 954 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 630 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 139 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.0% | 25.2% | 29.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.0% | 21.3% | 15.8% |
| Over $200k | 11.4% | 7.1% | 3.1% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k+
13.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.0% |
| Median income | $79,650 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.4%
$50k–$100k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
5.4%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k–$300k
26.8%
$300k–$500k
29.7%
$500k–$1M
12.8%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,700 |
| Median rent / month | $971 |
| Owner occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter occupied | 26.5% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 60.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.9% |
| Electricity | 37.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,222 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,083 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,867 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,206 | 20.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,868 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,970 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 28.3% |
| Married | 53.1% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
28.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 509 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 444 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,696 | 37.5% |
| High school | 1,662 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,542 | 35.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.0%
Professional & management
11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Retail trade
8.7%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Public administration
5.7%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Construction
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.0% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.3% |
| Government | 23.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,107 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,175 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 295 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,275 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 36,844 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 22,824 | 59.4% |
| Foreign born | 431 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,152 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 595 | 51.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,538 | 14.4% |
| Italian | 5,109 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 2,770 | 7.2% |
| English | 516 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 392 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 183 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 79 | 0.2% |
| German | 37 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26508
What city is ZIP code 26508 in?
ZIP code 26508 is primarily assigned to Morgantown, West Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 26508 in?
ZIP code 26508 falls within Monongalia County, West Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 26508?
50% 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 26508?
ZIP code 26508 has an estimated population of 38,427 residents, with a density of 312 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 26508?
The median home value in ZIP code 26508 is $277,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 26508?
The median household income in ZIP code 26508 is $79,650, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 26508 in?
ZIP code 26508 observes the EST timezone.