26505 ZIP Code
Morgantown, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26505 |
| City/Town: | Morgantown |
| County: | Monongalia |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,056 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,817 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,225 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,256 |
| Median Home Value: | $258,400 |
| Land Area: | 12.6 sq miles
32.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6530, -79.9455 |
Population Information (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,056 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,509 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,547 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 25.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,561 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,307 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,081 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,147 | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 9,809 | 25.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,241 | 19.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,054 | 8.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,018 | 5.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,663 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,541 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,093 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 975 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 566 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $258,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $931 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,256 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,626 | 86.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,630 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,684 | 34.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,942 | 65.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,151 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 409 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 927 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,635 | 19.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,183 | 11.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,123 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,791 | 25.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,083 | 31.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,817 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,661 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,723 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,225 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,694 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,202 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,388 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,303 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,985 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,940 | 25.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 227 | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,923 | 83.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,370 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,308 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 555 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,889 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 885 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 917 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 192 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 103 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 551 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,559 | 15.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,085 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,711 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,154 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,688 | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,174 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,392 | 8.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,118 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 831 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 914 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,553 | 65.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,528 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 517 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,875 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 274 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,184 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 497 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 694 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 162 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,078 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 310 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 238 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 674 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,041 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,238 | 42.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,590 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 566 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 876 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 33.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,448 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,605 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,357 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,138 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,037 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,477 | 14.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,244 | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 710 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 593 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,356 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,380 | 33.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,271 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,039 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,862 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,858 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,782 | 14.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,412 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 652 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,521 | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,992 | 15.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,710 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,977 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,735 | 14.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,646 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,476 | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 774 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,409 | 12.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 914 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,810 | 14.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,832 | 40.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,945 | 25.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,081 | 10.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 674 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,101 | 48.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 106 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,146 | 49.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 106 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 114 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,715 | 10.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,259 | 43.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,839 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,813 | 10.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 552 | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 74 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 301 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 612 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,135 | 37.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,521 | 26.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 454 | 8.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26505 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,468 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $417 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $931 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,198 | 25.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,388 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,544 | 33.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,350 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,767 | 16.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,441 | 14.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.05 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,272 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,342 | 65.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,562 | 26.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 258 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 961 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,578 | 55.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 17,596 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 318 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 365 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,807 | 10.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 800 | 4.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 14,306 | 81.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,376 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,238 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,586 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,494 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 211 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,286 | 65.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 997 | 28.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,317 | 58.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 15,343 | 40.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,421 | 41.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 8,354 | 54.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 4,539 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 568 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26505 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,474 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 180 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,582 | 1990.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,582 | 1990.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,582 | 1990.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 330 | 183.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 380 | 211.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 349 | 193.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 50.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,495 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,478 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,017 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 670 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 914 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,142 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,291 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26505 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,914 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Morgantown, WV26505