26508 ZIP Code
Morgantown, West virginia
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 26508 |
| City/Town: | Morgantown |
| County: | Monongalia |
| State: | West virginia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,427 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,650 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,192 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,657 |
| Median Home Value: | $277,700 |
| Land Area: | 123.1 sq miles
318.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6011, -79.9025 |
Population Information (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,427 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,610 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,817 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,252 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,142 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,375 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,238 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,891 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,233 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,169 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,489 | 11.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,158 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,170 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,397 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,630 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 283 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $277,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $971 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,657 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,378 | 92.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,279 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,309 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,069 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,529 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 407 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,041 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,030 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,572 | 14.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,840 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,296 | 20.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,343 | 28.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (26508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,650 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,624 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,044 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,192 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,076 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,918 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,099 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,065 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,195 | 71.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,745 | 23.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 917 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,663 | 90.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 954 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,162 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 139 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,480 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 630 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,014 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 682 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 287 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (26508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 885 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 516 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,032 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,218 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,247 | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,376 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,487 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,486 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,130 | 13.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,001 | 13.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (26508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,172 | 76.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,506 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 64 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 259 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,338 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (26508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 493 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 547 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,160 | 5.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 309 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,741 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 748 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 396 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 863 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,360 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,378 | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,833 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 964 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,126 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,595 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,723 | 80.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,878 | 28.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,710 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (26508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,314 | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,517 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,623 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 409 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 242 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,151 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (26508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,085 | 60.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,566 | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 167 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 265 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 992 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 824 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 826 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,848 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 84 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (26508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 140 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,032 | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,139 | 24.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,022 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,096 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,083 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 432 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 618 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 341 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 754 | 4.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (26508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 345 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,055 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,437 | 20.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,407 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,602 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 811 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (26508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,669 | 49.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,115 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,793 | 37.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 321 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 123 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 214 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (26508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 535 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,765 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,931 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,147 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (26508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,172 | 10.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 608 | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 607 | 5.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 922 | 8.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,029 | 26.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,360 | 29.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,447 | 12.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 164 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (26508 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,672 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $396 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $971 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,378 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,222 | 53.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,855 | 25.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,867 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,206 | 20.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,868 | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,970 | 25.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (26508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,217 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,903 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,607 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 301 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,224 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,364 | 26.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (26508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,853 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 509 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 444 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,696 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,662 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,542 | 35.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,227 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,107 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,305 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,538 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 195 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,801 | 61.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,542 | 34.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (26508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,916 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,779 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,496 | 52.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,244 | 47.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,065 | 22.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (26508 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,275 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 431 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,152 | 267.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,152 | 267.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,152 | 267.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 162 | 37.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 76 | 17.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 129 | 29.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 9.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (26508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,175 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,074 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,101 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 301 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 692 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 334 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 774 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (26508 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,378 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,701 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Morgantown, WV26508